Account Coordinator (Project Coordinator)

Berlin Packaging is the nation's premier supplier of rigid packaging and packaging components. With over $3 billion in revenue, we are growing 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.

Don’t know what makes the rigid packaging industry special? Well, chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! Imagine yourself walking into your favorite big-box store. Take a mental look around and think about every glass, plastic, or metal package you see. Berlin Packaging touches virtually every market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and now, cannabis too. 

Next, combine that with an award-winning culture. Our 2,000 employees are high-performing - and importantly, collaborative - entrepreneurs who blow through obstacles and embody an “Anything is Possible!” mindset. We love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.

Now you understand why since1898, our 100 year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!

And we're not done yet.

In order to continue our record growth streak, we need people like YOU to join our team! Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking an Account Coordinator, who performs a myriad of tasks related to account and project management, customer relations, data analytics, inventory, and accounts receivable analysis, and many more activities.  Will work alongside other departments within Berlin to manage account onboarding and maintenance, product sourcing, pricing initiatives, purchase orders, contracts, transportation, receiving, inventory, stocking agreements, local marketing endeavors, and profit analysis.This position is based in Secaucus, NJ. 

Key Accountabilities:  

• Provide exceptional customer service to all accounts.
• Process customer orders; act as a liaison between the employees of Berlin Packaging and its customers.
• Review, track, and manage all internal activities from order placement through delivery, ensuring effective communication and customer thrill.
• Serve as project manager for new customer launches; manage multiple SKUs, and coordinate with sales and supply chain to ensure products are delivered on time and within specification.
• Process customer invoices and conduct soft collections, as needed.
• Maintain and update sales records and customer information within CRM tool; prepare and review reports as required.
• Partner with sales to develop pricing and send customer quotes; ensure accurate pricing.
• Partner with sales, supply chain and/or global team to source product; communicate with suppliers to submit orders, check pricing, item availability, and shipping.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including sales, supply chain, warehouse, and corporate groups to service the customer and deliver branch metrics.
• Conduct wellness calls to understand customer needs and develop actions plans where needed to improve service level.
• Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values by demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, innovation, productivity and driving profitable results.
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2 years in an account support role, with a customer centric mindset.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, present information, and interact with customers and employees at every level.
  
• Ability to complete tasks and solve problems with limited guidance and direction.
• Experience preferred but not requried in design and marketing of personal care items. 
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to learn.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen with willingness to learn Berlin Packaging’s business, products, customers, and suppliers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal, and active listening.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong time management skills; prioritize and follow up.
• Operates with a sense of urgency.
• Is flexible and open to change and new ways of working.
• High energy, positive attitude, and contributes to a positive team culture.
• Self-motivated; consistently strives to attain goals and seeks self-improvement.
• Technologically savvy.

How is our Senior Account Coordinator role different than other Senior Account Coordinator roles?

A day of a Berlin Sr. Account Coordinator could entail high level customer status meetings in the morning followed by prioritizing production with manufacturers in the afternoon, and closing the day by entering and billing purchase orders.

Working Environment:

Sales and Distribution Center office environment

We recruit traits, not skills. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including  the 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan, profit sharing, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, 529 college savings plan, employee assistance, smoking cessation program, pet insurance, employee discounts, employee referral program, and flexible spending accounts for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards offerings.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

*Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.

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