Packaging Food Specialist

Industry: Paper / Packaging / Containers

Job Category: Sales / Marketing

·       Successfully transition primary packaging opportunities for customers, including:

o   Barrier shrink bags

o   Thermoforming films (flexible and semi rigid)

o   VFFS & HFFS films for variety of applications

o   Lidding films

o   Rigid packaging (barrier & non-barrier trays, cups)

o   Stand Up Pouches, Pre-made bags/pouches in variety of formats

o   Miscellaneous primary packaging (papers, folding cartons, labels, EPS trays)

• Create and execute territory development strategy with field management.
• Work closely with Equipment Specialists to ensure consumable sales with equipment sales.
• Develop and maintain suppliers to support local territory and SupplyOne.
• Train sales force and internal staff on Food Packaging related matters – products, processes, equipment, suppliers, and food processing environments.
• Assist local merchandisers and purchasing agents on identifying and aligning suppliers – especially for PMP opportunities.
• Attend regional & national association meetings.

Qualifications (What you’ll need to be successful):

• 20+ years of food packaging experience ideally within flexible packaging 
• Experience working as the quarterback, “specialist” between sales and the customer
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to travel as needed within an assigned region 

We are an emerging recruitment organization working with well-known clients based in the USA. Our services offer a wide range of functions related to recruitment. Our young yet experienced team strives to offer the best services to our clients. 

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