What are the responsibilities and job description for the CPG Sales and Marketing Specialist position at Ahlstrom?
As a CPG Business Development Manager at Ahlstrom, you will be responsible for identifying and building relationships with CPG companies within defined food growth segments.
Your goal will be to understand their packaging goals and objectives, collaborate with our internal Food team to define requirements, scope opportunities, and clearly define the business case.
Key responsibilities include:
- Understanding and communicating relevant market trends within targeted market segments
- Developing effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within targeted CPG organizations
- Collaborating with internal sales, marketing, and R&D team members to drive actions that deliver new business and innovation opportunities in strategic market segments
Qualifications
- Prior experience in consumer product companies or paper-making/converting operations
- A minimum of 5 years of sales, marketing, business development, or industry experience
- Strong skills in relationship-building and interpersonal communication
- Able to cultivate new business and possess a high degree of business acumen
