Inside Sales Manager

Sales Aurora, Illinois


Description

Since 1922, Shorr Packaging Corporation has been providing its customers with products and services designed to deliver the best packaging solutions with an ongoing focus on innovation and progress. In 1984 we became an employee-owned company which drives a culture of support, collaboration, and a drive to win. Every employee-owner across the country is committed to Shorr’s success by offering our customers a unique combination of in-depth business knowledge and personal service. Our significant year over year growth can be directly tied to our focus on unparalleled customer service and support.

The solution to our success is our people, both our customers and our employee owners.

Position Summary:

Shorr Packaging Corporation is experiencing tremendous growth and as we scale to meet customer demand we are adding an inside sales team. We are currently looking for an Inside Sales Manager who will be responsible for building a world class inside sales team from the ground up.  The team will cross-sell and upsell to our existing customer base, manage inbound sales channels, outbound calling campaigns, and acquire new customers for the business.

This opportunity will allow you to apply your knowledge and experience, leaving a lasting legacy on Shorr’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Chief Commercial Officer to build an inside sales strategy
  • Hire, train, manage, and provide leadership to your team through coaching, mentoring, directing, etc.
  • Create and deliver compelling, customized sales presentations that address our customer’s core business issues and identify opportunities.
  • Collaborate closely with other Shorr employees to ensure alignment and integration of sales strategies, projects and programs for successful implementation and execution.
  • Work with internal Shorr teams to develop the commercial approach and negotiate contracts and terms for renewals and new contracts
  • Move existing customers up the Shorr value chain by cross selling and upselling solutions into the client base
  • Manage inbound and outbound calling campaigns, as well as tradeshow and conference follow up
  • Collaborate with Sales Leadership for client targeting & selection strategy, team assignment coverage and business plan implementation
  • Assist commercial management team to develop internal and external relationships and identifying new market opportunities
  • Build a pipeline of new accounts for the business by cold calling into designated territory
  • Serve as the initial point of contact externally to uncover and clarify prospect needs, align business objectives with Shorr's new portfolio of products, refine and propose a solution.
  • . Collaborate with Marketing to drive business results for leads and lead management in support of effective prospecting and client engagement activities
  • Partner with Account Executives to heighten customer communication and maintain efficient processes
  • Drive development of strong internal relationships with commercial partners and operational teams
  • Gather and share market intelligence and competitive information with key stakeholders across the enterprise
  • Provides team performance data and KPI’s to senior management to ensure transparency and awareness of results
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience building and managing an inside sales team and program
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a complex sales environment through inside sales, account management, or business development
  • Demonstrated customer retention through superior communication skills
  • Ability to manage difficult customer and/or financial situations
  • Experience developing and executing strategic business plans
  • Strong collaboration skills with a results-driven mindset
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in leading and presenting to executives and senior levels of the client organization
  • Polished PowerPoint presentation skills

Shorr Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is the policy of the Shorr Packaging Corporate to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.