Are you a dynamic and driven sales professional looking to take your career to the next level? Crawford Packaging is seeking an enthusiastic Packaging Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your exceptional communication skills and strategic mindset to build lasting relationships with clients, drive sales growth, and expand our market presence. If you have a passion for sales, a proven track record of exceeding targets, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
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Packaging Specialist
Job Summary
Location: Brampton/Mississauga, Ontario
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prospecting and Networking: Identify and target potential customers through networking events, industry conferences, and cold calling.
- Relationship Building and Negotiation: Cultivate strong customer relationships, understand their needs, present product demonstrations, negotiate contracts, and secure profitable deals.
- Market Intelligence and Sales Reporting: Gather market insights on industry trends and competitors, prepare sales reports, and provide updates on forecasts and activities.
- Lead Generation and Sales Presentations: Generate leads through cold calling, email campaigns, and social media; conduct sales presentations via phone, video conferencing, or online platforms.
- Customer Engagement and Follow-up: Build and maintain relationships with customers through regular communication, understanding their needs, providing solutions, and following up to ensure satisfaction and explore additional sales opportunities.
- Quoting, Pricing, and CRM Management: Prepare quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, maintain accurate customer records in a CRM system, and collaborate with internal teams to maximize sales opportunities.
- Additional Duties as required by Manager
Job Qualifications
The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably with knowledge of packaging and distribution, and proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office. They possess exceptional customer service, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities. A proactive approach, effective organizational and time management skills, and a commitment to personal and professional growth are essential. The candidate should be proficient in data analysis and comfortable navigating a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.
About Us
Established in 1963, Crawford Packaging is North America’s leading distributor for innovative packaging automation equipment, materials, service, and support. We work with customers ranging from small start-ups to large-scale operations in industries such as manufacturing, industrial, distribution, produce, food processing, and more. As a recent award recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, our company culture bonds us together and creates conditions for success.
While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.
To Apply
Applicants can apply in confidence to: Amanda Ecker, Human Resources Manager at aecker@crawfordpackaging.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Crawford Packaging is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations if needed.
Crawford Packaging supports and values diversity and offer equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, and gender identity. Crawford Packaging also welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.