Position: Account Executive
Location: Salt Lake City Utah
Company: Calyx Containers
Role Overview:
Calyx Containers has spent the past few years building a stateoftheart production facility in SLC UT. Weve invested in cuttingedge digital printing technology and have recently insourced other major functions in our supply chain; something that we continuously find prospective customers in the cannabis / nutraceutical / supplements / food & beverage industries are looking for. After recently launching an advanced capacity planning system that allows reps to reserve production capacity for Calyxcommittedcustomers were looking for the right teammate to help us capture new business.Our organization takes pride in servicing our customers with the highest quality packaging solutions. The Account Executive role is pivotal in driving new business opportunities from inception to finalization. As the primary point of contact for strategic prospects Account Executives must have a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics affecting our customers their sales & operations goals and how the Calyx Containers value propositions can help them achieve their goals.Responsibilities include developing and vetting a list of top targets negotiating with key decisionmakers and understanding the brand ethos and objectives of each managed account. The role demands a sophisticated grasp of B2B sales psychology and adherence to a wellstructured sales process that informs management on what activities drive success and represents the professionalism of working with Calyx Containers.The compensation package (base commission benefits) is lucrative for self motivated gogetters as there is not an upper limit to earnings. An individual who is passionate about building relationships solving customer problems and being a team player who engages in healthy competition will succeed in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prospecting: Research and create plans to secure business from strategic Tier 1 and 2 accounts.
- Opportunity Generation: Create new qualified sales leads through proactive outreach and effectively align Calyxs offerings with customer needs.
- Sales Performance: Meet or exceed targets by engaging and securing new business opportunities through a consultative sales approach.
- Customer Advisory: Serve as a trusted consultant and industry expert delivering value across multiple functions within customer organizations.
- CrossDepartment Collaboration: Work with internal teams including Customer Success Art Product and Operations to guarantee a cohesive customer onboarding experience and entire customer journey.
- Pipeline Management: Oversee and predict the flow of deals through all stages of the sales funnel; provide regular updates and forecasts to sales leadership.
- CRM Administration: Maintain accurate records of daily activities forecasts and opportunities in HubSpot.
- Solution Presentation: Offer comprehensive solutions tailored to prospective customers specific challenges within a dynamic industry.
- Industry Expertise: Continuously update knowledge on regulatory frameworks and market trends in childresistant packaging and develop targeted messaging.
- Strategic Planning: Prepare Annual Account Plans and conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with all key accounts.
- Customer Insights: Capture and leverage customer feedback to drive new business opportunities.
- Process Improvement: Constantly seek and recommend process enhancements to increase operational efficiency.
- Travel Requirements: Travel 2550 to engage with Tier 1 & 2 accounts at least quarterly.
- Collections Assistance: Leverage existing relationships to assist when regular collections efforts are not successful.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Sales Accounting Management or related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in fullcycle B2B sales.
- Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication presentation and strategic analysis skills.
- Performance: Proven ability to drive revenue growth through new business development.
- Adaptability: Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new business environments and priorities.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience in packaging or cannabis sectors is advantageous.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Google Suite and at least one CRM platform.
- Gritty but Team Player Attitude: A leader in overcoming adversity lifting others up as they climb.
This role is suited for a resultsdriven professional eager to advance within a dynamic industry by fostering longterm relationships and mastering complex sales strategies.
MORE ABOUT US:
Our team is composed of bright hardworking creative and highly motivated individuals looking to make an impact on the world. We seek likeminded colleagues who share our values and want to apply their experience energy and enthusiasm to help grow and scale a dynamic business in a rapidly expanding industry. The Calyx Containers culture fosters the personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding environment. We operate at a fast pace demand high personal standards and offer everyone the opportunity to contribute skillbuild and develop their talents.
Benefits and Perks offered to full time employees:
Flexible Paid Time Off
Comprehensive benefits offerings including: Medical (with companyfunded HRA) Dental Vision Short and LongTerm Disability Insurance Life Insurance Headspace Care Mental Health support...all effective the first day of the month following hire.
401(k)
Ability to make an immediate impact
Monthly team meetings and frequent social events
An ideal Calyx candidate looks like:
Has experience in the cannabis and/or packaging industry
Thrives in a fastpaced environment
Handles ambiguity with a positive attitude
Rolls up their sleeves to help their team
How success is measured at Calyx:
First 30 days spent getting to know the company and our team!
Ability to make an immediate impact were growing quickly and want you to help cultivate that!
Living our core values:
Xtreme Ownership
Be Quick But Dont Hurry
Sustainability Is MultiDimensional
We Are Square: Quality Does Not Cut Corners
Customer Is The Only Boss
Earn Success Every Day
The Biggest Failure Is The Failure To Ask For Help
Better Together: Cultivate An Inclusive Environment
Calyx Containers is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe strongly in fair hiring practices and in creating a welcoming environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce workplace and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibilities.
Calyx is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact (Please note that applications should not be emailed to this address).
Required Experience:
Manager