Sales Manager; Nashville or Memphis

Overview

Step into a role that truly matters at the Humboldt, TN corrugating facility, where your efforts will directly shape and advance our pursuit of sustainable packaging solutions. With our commitment to environmental responsibility and community support, you'll find your work creating a meaningful impact both locally and globally.

Join an innovative team that thrives on an entrepreneurial spirit and fosters a culture of growth-oriented leadership and collaboration. You'll be part of a dynamic group that values new ideas and experimentation, all while pushing the boundaries of sales and customer service excellence within the corrugating industry.

• Strategic oversight of sales initiatives and product mix
• Leadership in sales, design, and customer service
• Expert recruitment and development of sales staff
• Innovation in adapting to market changes
• Strong customer and account management
• Commitment to company policies and excellence

• Career growth with supportive leadership
• Pride in work with impactful results
• Benefits designed around your life
• A culture of learning and thriving
• Contribution to sustainability and community focus
• Opportunity to drive company productivity and growth

Oversee and monitor sales volume, product mix, and profit margins. Supervise and mentor team members, fostering an environment that supports development. Analyze market changes and implement strategic adjustments to maintain competitiveness. Maintain strong relationships with major accounts and stakeholders. Prepare and present annual sales forecasts. You ll succeed by applying your effective communication skills and mathematical acumen, paired with an ability to think critically and solve problems creatively.

Your previous experience in the corrugated industry will be invaluable as you steer the sales team towards excellence.

We re looking for a sales leader who can not only meet our expectations but exceed them while sharing our vision and values. If you re ready to unbox your best life in a role that matters, where unparalleled personal and professional growth awaits, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of Pratt Industries  mission to shape the future of sustainable packaging solutions.

High school diploma or GED plus related college courses
Five years experience in the corrugated industry
Five years supervisory experience
Ten years sales experience

College degree

Directly supervises all employees assigned to the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions, and training and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, profits, proportions, percentages, and volume.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.

Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear, stand, and sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the plant environment is usually loud.

The individual must possess the following: superior time management skills, ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and to lead effective meetings. Teaching skills for personnel in sales and administrative parts of the position. Crisis management with high emotional control. Employee relations skills including active listening, feedback, conflict resolution, motivation, coaching, and delegation. Confidence with a consistent leadership style and professional appearance.

The performance of the Sales Manager will be measured by operating standards, personal growth, employee relations, creativity, and other defined metrics as annually set and communicated.

IND-Humboldt