Account Manager, Pharma - Northeast US
The Company kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint. At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. Purpose of the job: Accountable for representing Kp Films as the primary face to the customer, building a strong relationship and executing on sales strategy at various accounts within one’s territory. Your Responsibilities: Develop and manage relationships with existing and new customers. Broaden Kp understanding of our customer’s business and strengthen the value of these relationships. Use market, industry, and customer research to establish clear understanding key goals and strategies surrounding finance, operations, product, and patient acquisition. Build strong, productive, and respectful relationships with internal peers and support roles. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Pharma and Medical Device product portfolios, service offerings, application requirements, manufacturing process and quality/regulatory requirements pertaining to our value proposition. Develop value alignment with customers and prospects to expand on areas of differentiation, while offering insight for continuous improvement in areas of value gap Build a project pipeline with customers in territory. Manage this pipeline through accurate and timely documentation within our CRM: creating a source of truth within your territory. Manage and advance projects from inception through to close-win, leveraging the internal relationships/resources needed for this team effort. Demonstrate negotiation skills to maximize growth of volume and profit while also sustaining long term relationships with customers and their personnel. Manage assigned book of business, OE and OB with financial savvy. Achieve monthly budgeted volume and profit. Maximize profit by managing pricing and required price adjustments (supported by sales controlling) for customers within your territory. Be aware of, and responsive to market conditions, competitive pricing and strategy and analyzing competitor activity. Prospect for potential customers using various direct methods such as calling and face to face meetings, and indirect methods such as networking and responding to internal lead generation. Travel as needed, both within your territory and outside for value-stream or marketing purposes. Your Profile: Commercial or technical studies/education with min. experience of 5 – 10 years in sales of highly sophisticated products, preferably in the packaging industries for Pharma and Medical Device Working knowledge of polymers and related conversion capabilities (calendaring, extrusion, lamination, etc.) Demonstrated expertise around the design and implementation of a disciplined sales plan and process. Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team environment with problem solving mind set Computer skills, MS Office, SAP and SalesForce knowledge advantageous Excellent presentation skills Financial skills sufficient to evaluate the business implications of customer related decisions. A highly organized nature, able to self-manage with excellent time management skills and the ability to make decisions. Ability to manage for aggressive growth with a strong sense of urgency. Proven Independent results-driven individual. Demonstrated ability to motivate customers, challenge ideas, and build constructive relationships. #LI-REMOTE Apply Now! If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below. At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class. ***Please be aware of recruitment scams. 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