Pratt Industries is an industry leader in the sustainable production of paper and corrugated packaging. We are looking for the next successful Sales Representative to represent the Pratt Industries brand in the Greater New York City area.

The Corrugated Sales Representative will be responsible for lead generation, closing new business, developing relationships, maintaining and tracking account activity, solving design and supply chain problems through consultative selling. We are seeking a natural closer with business contacts in the NY/NJ Metro Area. Candidates must be capable of developing and growing a territory and building & maintaining strong customer relations.

Entry level candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Graphics Communications and Packaging or Business will be considered.

Responsibilities related to GROWTH include:

• Keeping an updated and accurate list of prospects and accounts
• Analyzing and qualifying prospective accounts
• Conducting initial contact and subsequent sales calls to accounts, selling and establishing relationships necessary to produce first time and repeat business
• Surpassing sales quota commitments for your area of responsibility

Responsibilities related to ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT include:

• Implementing sales strategies
• Creating and maintaining customer and prospective relationships
• Managing and closing new sales
• Pricing and value proposal creation
• Managing working capital and improving cash flow
• Working closely with plant management and fellow sales associates
• Traveling as necessary to cover territory and fulfill any other responsibilities
• Keeping current on the competitive activity in the area

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Two years outside selling experience or related experience and college course work
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and ability to drive
• Able to load and unload samples from vehicle
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
• College degree, preferably in graphics or packaging.
• Experience in the corrugated box industry

About Pratt Industries:

Pratt is the North America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company with 3 paper mills and 49 manufacturing plants throughout the United States. We are a $1.9B company. Our facilities produce corrugated packaging manufactured with 100% recycled content. Our environmentally focused strategy has allowed Pratt to double in size in the last 7 years. We offer:

• Competitive Wage and Benefits Package
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Car Allowance with Mileage

Salary range: $75,000 - $82,500 plus commission

If you enjoy hard work, developing new customer relationships, constructing positive and long-term relationships, want the opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the country's fastest growing packaging companies, and respect the environment, please send us your resume.