We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Sales Manager in Houston for a Texas-based leading wholesale packaging distributor. This company is a great place to get ahead and thrive for the long term! Our reps are some of the top reps in the industry. If you think you are the right individual to lead this team, we offer a competitive salary (including a bonus structure), excellent benefit package and a professional, fun-loving, and healthy work environment. If you have a passion for leading and motivating teams with exceptional listening skills, we want to speak to you. Apply here to get started!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit, hire, and train sales team to build and maintain strong customer relations.
• Understand and implement company culture and selling value to our customers
• Be the collective voice of the sales group to assist where needed to improve
• Work with sales reps to solve problems and offer solutions with customers.
• Work with suppliers to coordinate sales meetings and lead generation programs
• Set sales goals, compare performance to goals, and adjust goals as needed
• Assess current team processes and procedures, identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop individual quotas and assign territories for team
• Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasts
• Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to team members
• Foster a competitive yet collaborative team environment
• Assess individual performance and suggest corrective actions as needed
• Be a leader to the sales group and actively support all company initiatives

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field or,
• 5 years of experience in sales (packaging experience preferred)
• Extremely strong oral and written communication skills
• Capacity to work independently
• Proven ability to lead a team to meet quotas
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Strong negotiation and relationship development skills
• Experience setting sales goals
• Results-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Deep understanding of customer relations and customer service.