SalesFirst Recruiting is Hiring an Account Manager - Molded Packaging PNW Near Portland, OR
COMPANY: Our client is driven by a singular objective to contribute towards a cleaner planet by scaling its operations globally and providing food packaging solutions. The company has been in existence for over 40 years and is now establishing its US sales arm and Guatemala production facility which will be one of the largest compostable packaging sites in the world. The organization is deeply embedded in the idea of building towards each team member's highest potential and it enables the same through significant autonomy and negligible hierarchy. It believes in the ideas that each member is responsible and accountable for their roles. They are a publicly listed company in India and is team held. Each member is an owner, and every team member starts to accumulate stock options after two years of association. The Americas arm will also be built on similar principles. JOB: As the molded fiber Account Manager - PNW, you will launch their commercial efforts into the US market. This role will support the organization in understanding the US food service industry at a regional level to support market entry Nationally while developing partnerships and realizing early wins that align with company budget objectives. This role will explore targets within all food service segments with the assistance of company network, marketing services, internal resources and their own efforts and activity to generate sales. The molded fiber Account Manager will lead both business development and related account management with the support of others in the organization. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 3 years direct industry selling experience Successful KAM and KRM track record in food service pack market Sustainable, biodegradable, agri-residue packaging experience preferred Able to develop Enterprise relationships with excellent written and verbal communication to executive stakeholders Proficient use of CRM (ZoHo preferred) Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business related study MUST be located in the Greater Portland area BENEFITS: $70-90k base DOE, $120-140k year 1 OTE MDV Stock option bonuses available annually after 2 years Opportunity to be the first sales presence for company in US #J-18808-Ljbffr