Sales Director-US Paper Bags
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Location: Wellsburg, WV, US
Company: Mondi AG
Job Summary:
The Sales Director – US Paper Bags East will support the growth and development of Mondi’s paper bag in the Eastern US. Reporting to the VP Sales – US Paper Bags, this role will contribute to developing new and existing customer relationships, improving commercial strategies, and leading the development of sales talent across the region. The role will also participate in key commercial excellence initiatives and help ensure execution of the company's growth strategy.
Your Mission:
- Develop new and existing customer relationships in support of growing market share.
- Assess capabilities within the sales team and recommend/implement strategies for developing sales talent in partnership with VP Sales - US.
- Champion the implementation of commercial excellence projects within the region.
- Provide strategic input into commercial planning and execution.
- Support site-specific sales efforts for sites within region to ensure alignment with company goals.
- Drive innovation in commercial approaches and new business development within region.
- Collaborate with other US sales leaders and internal stakeholders to promote cross-regional and cross-functional alignment.
Your Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7-10 years commercial sales experience.
- 2-5 years direct managerial experience.
- Demonstrated B2B sales capability, preferably serving multiple sectors including CPG, food ingredients, building products, and/or agriculture and chemicals.
- Experience selling fiber-based packaging preferred.
- Proven success in developing sales skills in others and leading multi-generational teams.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Customer- and consumer-focused growth mindset with an emphasis on trust and long-term value.
- Passionate about growth, winning new business and delivering measurable results.
- Effective influencer and communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with financial fluency and business insight.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through others and develop talent in a sales setting.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
Our offer:
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan.
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Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh