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As a Packaging Category Sales Manager, you will partner with both mid and high-level customers as well as our own Lipari Sales Teams to close profitable Packaging sales. A high energy, self-starter who sets and achieves goals through organized time management and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
COMPANY PROFILE:
Lipari Foods is a regional full-line deli, bakery, packaging, and grocery distributor, headquartered in Warren, MI. We are a premier store distributor, delivering 37,000+ food and packaging products to 32 states and 14,000+ retail accounts. We operate several manufacturing facilities from a USDA fresh food plant to facilities specializing in jar goods, cheese and confections. We are in your communities providing food to your stores and feeding your families and neighbors. And we are growing......FAST. In fact, Lipari Foods was recently named by Crain's Business as one of the fastest growing companies in Michigan, and we're not just growing in Michigan!
We are looking for talent with a can-do mindset, focused on growing a career, and interested in working on a diverse, dedicated team to create something greater collectively. Together, we are delivering more than great food to build a better tomorrow.
Lipari Foods LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a Packaging Category Sales Manager, you will partner with both mid and high-level customers as well as our own Lipari Sales Teams to close profitable Packaging sales. A high energy, self-starter who sets and achieves goals through organized time management and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
- Leverage sales/trend data and promotional opportunities to provide customer solutions
- Provide expertise in Packaging solutions to ensure our retail partners, as well as our Lipari sales teams, are successful
- Ability to assist others in closing packaging opportunities as well as developing and closing opportunities on your own
- Visit customer locations across designated territory about 80% of the time, so you will need to be open to travel
- Lead sales meetings and group presentations in a clear and enthusiastic manner
- Collaborate with our vendor and broker partners to drive sales in your territory
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- General product knowledge and ability to analyze information and effectively propose solutions
- Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail
- Ability to see projects through to the end
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a team focused sales environment
- Strong mathematical, problem solving, and forecasting skills
- Packaging sales experience is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or equivalent experience
- Proficient in Microsoft business suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
COMPANY PROFILE:
Lipari Foods is a regional full-line deli, bakery, packaging, and grocery distributor, headquartered in Warren, MI. We are a premier store distributor, delivering 37,000+ food and packaging products to 32 states and 14,000+ retail accounts. We operate several manufacturing facilities from a USDA fresh food plant to facilities specializing in jar goods, cheese and confections. We are in your communities providing food to your stores and feeding your families and neighbors. And we are growing......FAST. In fact, Lipari Foods was recently named by Crain's Business as one of the fastest growing companies in Michigan, and we're not just growing in Michigan!
We are looking for talent with a can-do mindset, focused on growing a career, and interested in working on a diverse, dedicated team to create something greater collectively. Together, we are delivering more than great food to build a better tomorrow.
Lipari Foods LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
