Corrugated Sales Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onOn-site
About the Team
Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions, serving customers across a wide range of industries with a global team dedicated to shaping customer success. Together with its subsidiaries, we provide comprehensive packaging, JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products and services. Our culture is engaging and inclusive, supported by employee-led groups like the Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and we are committed to creating healthier, safer, and more sustainable communities through responsible operations and innovative solutions.
About the Role
The Corrugated Sales Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting the Field Sales organization by closing profitable sales of corrugated packaging solutions. This position exists to bridge the gap between technical expertise and commercial growth, empowering the sales team to increase revenue with both new and existing customers. You will drive value by creating custom corrugated designs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and optimizing packaging processes. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Design Centers, Sales Managers, and representatives to develop new business, maintain a robust sales pipeline, and present technical proposals that integrate seamlessly with customer systems. The role demands a creative and innovative mindset, requiring you to visit customer facilities, survey needs, and manage relationships with local suppliers and sheet plants to rationalize vendor networks effectively.
Hiring Process
Candidates with a thorough understanding of the distribution business and extensive corrugated sales background are encouraged to apply. We look for individuals who can manage multiple projects under pressure and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment. While specific interview steps are not detailed in this posting, the role requires strong verbal, written, and diplomatic skills, as well as the ability to provide leadership regarding work-related systems and processes.
Equal Opportunity
Veritiv is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We foster a collaborative atmosphere where team members from all backgrounds can contribute to our mission of providing innovative solutions. Our commitment extends to our customers and suppliers, aiming to build sustainable communities together.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop new business by targeting key accounts in assigned geography
- check_circleMaintain accurate sales pipeline with complete opportunity details
- check_circleSurvey customer facilities to develop cost reduction alternatives
- check_circleManage relationships with local corrugated suppliers and vendors
- check_circleProvide training to sales and customer service on corrugated products
- check_circleCoordinate customer samples with designers and sample departments
- check_circlePrepare and present technical proposals for customer integration
- check_circleCollaborate with sales teams to increase profitable corrugated sales
Requirements
- verified10-15 years of related job experience
- verifiedSales experience working with fiber based packaging (paperboard, corrugated, laminated fiber/film substrates) required
- verifiedBachelor's Degree Preferred
- verifiedProficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- verifiedExperience with Salesforce.com or other CRM preferred
Nice to Have
Corrugated manufacturing and structural design experience. Experience in fiber packaging design and graphics. Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM. Bachelor's Degree.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealthcare benefitscheck_circle401k retirement plancheck_circlePaid time offcheck_circleTuition reimbursementcheck_circleExtensive training opportunities and professional development programscheck_circleCareer pathing and mentorship opportunitiescheck_circleEmployee-led Employee Resource Groups and Veritiv Cultural Alliancecheck_circleEmployee recognition platform
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office Suite, Corrugated, Folding Carton, Fiber Based Packaging, Paperboard, Laminated Fiber/film Substrates, Fiber Packaging Design, Graphics.
Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Corrugated Sales Specialist at Veritiv
What does a Corrugated Sales Specialist at Veritiv do?expand_more
A Corrugated Sales Specialist at Veritiv is responsible for the following: Develop new business by targeting key accounts in assigned geography; Maintain accurate sales pipeline with complete opportunity details; Survey customer facilities to develop cost reduction alternatives; and Manage relationships with local corrugated suppliers and vendors.
What are the requirements for this Corrugated Sales Specialist role?expand_more
Veritiv is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 10-15 years of related job experience; Sales experience working with fiber based packaging (paperboard, corrugated, laminated fiber/film substrates) required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; and Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM preferred.
Where is the Corrugated Sales Specialist role at Veritiv located?expand_more
Corrugated Sales Specialist at Veritiv is based in On-site. This is a on-site role.
Is this Corrugated Sales Specialist job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Veritiv has listed this Corrugated Sales Specialist role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Corrugated Sales Specialist role?expand_more
Corrugated Sales Specialist at Veritiv typically requires 10–15 years of relevant experience at the lead level.
What skills do you need for the Corrugated Sales Specialist role at Veritiv?expand_more
Key skills for Corrugated Sales Specialist at Veritiv include Salesforce.com; Microsoft Office Suite; Corrugated; Folding Carton; Fiber Based Packaging; Paperboard; Laminated Fiber/film Substrates; and Fiber Packaging Design.
What education is required for Corrugated Sales Specialist at Veritiv?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
What category does the Corrugated Sales Specialist role belong to?expand_more
Corrugated Sales Specialist at Veritiv is part of the Sales job category on Recrutus.
About Veritiv
Veritiv specializes in specialty packaging solutions designed to enhance operational sustainability and efficiency for businesses worldwide. In addition to packaging, the company provides JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products that promote safer, cleaner, and more resilient operations. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Veritiv supports a diverse range of industries through its extensive distribution network across the U.S. and Mexico, leveraging global resources and expertise to help clients navigate evolving market demands.\n\nThe company emphasizes a solutions-first approach, guided by its CODE of Values: Cultivate Innovation, Own It, Delivery and Delight, and Embrace the Green. These principles shape Veritiv’s commitment to collaborative performance improvement and environmental responsibility. With a focus on integrated design-to-delivery services, Veritiv aims to strengthen customer operations while adhering to sustainable practices across its logistics and supply chain networks.
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