Business Sales Manager

The Business Sales Manager is responsible for effectively managing all existing and potential customers within Packaging Distribution.

They will be responsible for strategic accounts and account/business acquisition in a defined category across all channels.  They create and execute short and mid-term business strategies and performance according to the account plan (delivering the month quarter and year per plan).  Will work with all levels of the organization and will be responsible for relationships with global key account leaders.

The Business Sales Manager will:

• Create and execute the account plan / own and manage requests for pricing / contracts
• Be Responsible for contract execution and follow-up on end date
• Monitor the customers financial situation in order to safeguard the interests of the company
• Adapt the mix of products to the real needs and potential of each market aiming at the strategic interests of the company and customer satisfaction
• Monitor the activities of the competition aiming to provide the company with information
• Define and negotiate prices to be practiced for each client / product
• Identify opportunities to prospect commercial investments
• Identify projects to convert other packaging materials to glass
• Maintain the average payment term and default percentage of the segment within the companys goal
• Provides input and educates product management marketing and manufacturing organization on customer needs and issues
• Progressively responsible for prospecting qualifying and landing new customers / new business

The Business Sales Manager should have:

• The ability to do lead adjustments as needed. Starts the commercial proposal process and supports the negotiation process as needed
• The skills to Monitor the activities of the competition aiming to provide the company with information
• Previous experience Achieving sales volumes (EBIT Revenue Physical Volume) committed in the company budget
• Extensive experience  analyzing and validating sales forecasts
• The ability to generate plans to ensure broad penetration into mid-level accounts within assigned territory
• Previous experience generating developing and closing sales opportunities with a focus on the most profitable mid-level accounts
• The skills to develop presentations to resolve/address customer issues

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent
• Sales and/or marketing experience
• Ideally experienced with Key Account Management Programs
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and have Strong PC skills and ease of working with computer systems
• Strong analytical decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently without supervision but also work well with the team and other departments
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Training will take place in Plano TX
• Possible customer visits or corporate travel required

Additional Information :

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between $90000 and $130000.   Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package some of the highlights are:

• Vacation time and paid holidays 
• Medical dental prescription and vision care coverage
• Pre-tax accounts
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
• Employee Assistance Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other protected category. 

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