Now Hiring - Mac Papers, LLC. - Transportation And Logistics Account Manager Trainee in Memphis, TN

Responsibilities include learning and demonstrating ability to maintain existing business while also finding new sales leads in the Memphis, TN and Little Rock, AR markets, through business directories, client referrals, etc.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position, and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Learn and demonstrate ability to maintain and grow account base of Paper and Packaging products and Jan San supplies in the Memphis, TN and Little Rock, AR markets.
• Learn and demonstrate ability to identify and develop prospective customers for new business opportunities for all other Mac Papers’ products
• Learn and demonstrate ability to develop and execute a territory business plan
• Learn and demonstrate ability to identify customer needs and successfully recommend value added solutions that will improve processes and profitability
• Participate in product and sales training
• Learn and demonstrate ability to develop customer business relationships from ownership/management to the floor
• Learn and demonstrate ability to work effectively with customer service and operations departments
• Learn and demonstrate ability to perform administrative duties, such as budgeting, reporting, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment
• Learn and demonstrate ability to work with local credit managers and GM's to open new accounts from credit standpoint
• Learn and demonstrate ability to review and analyze reporting, including special order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data
• Ability to transition to commission based compensation plan within one year from hire date

Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills, time management experience and a self-starter
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Competitive, self-confident and growth oriented
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively utilize order entry systems and respond to emails
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• 2-4 years of experience in selling to businesses a plus

Education:

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to type; operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 lbs.

• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Must have a valid driver license and be able to drive repeatedly throughout the work day including stopping and entering/exiting various customer establishments.

Mental Demands

• Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed and multiple concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; interaction with managers, staff and customers required.

Environment

• Employees work under typical office conditions, but due to travel/driving responsibilities will be exposed to weather and typical driving conditions.

Mac Papers + Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.