What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager Trainee position at RPP Containers?
RPP Containers is a leading distributor and manufacturer of collapsible plastic bulk containers.
We are seeking to grow our Account Management team, which is responsible for selling our products.
Our ideal candidate would be a self-starter with a desire to learn about our products and achieve both individual and team sales goals.
Job Details:
- Initial 6-month training program to learn the ins and outs of the role.
After training, you will work on:
- Responding to inbound phone calls and email inquiries with quotes.
- Growing your customer base by proactively contacting additional customer locations and prospecting.
- Gathering application and project information to help guide customers to the right product/solution.
- Working with sales management team, engineering department, and production to come up with custom solutions for customers if required.
- Negotiating pricing and delivery terms directly with customers to close sales.
- Proactively following up with past customers and inquire about new or continuing needs.
Candidate Criteria:
- Ability to manage and maintain multiple customers, projects, and sales opportunities at the same time and in a timely manner.
- Friendly, courteous, and knowledgable when working with customers via phone, email, or teams meetings.
- Must possess strong problem solving skills and have the ability to concisely explain solutions to customers.
- Computer aptitude, primarily with Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to learn our ERP system.
- Strong organization and time management skills and the ability to prioritize projects over one another.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with others and be a team-player.
- Bachelors Degree is preferred
- Little to no experience is preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000