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Account Manager (Outside Sales)

Georgia Pacific, Columbus, OH, USA

Job type: Full Time


Overview
Step into a dynamic role with Georgia‑Pacific's Corrugated Packaging division as an Account Manager (Outside Sales). Your passion for sales meets limitless growth opportunities as you drive business development, craft innovative solutions, and partner with a team dedicated to excellence.

Your Job
At Georgia‑Pacific, we create lasting partnerships and give you autonomy to drive success in your territory backed by a powerhouse brand. As an Account Manager you will lead growth strategy in industrial, consumer goods, and manufacturing markets, offering solutions that shape client success.

Candidate Location
Within 100 miles of our Cleveland, TN plant (home‑based position with about 50% field travel).

Compensation
Competitive total‑compensation package: base salary (based on experience) plus performance incentives. Rewards grow with pipeline and contributions.

What You Will Do

Take ownership of your territory with an entrepreneurial mindset to build and expand your sales pipeline

Seek out and seize new business opportunities through diverse channels including cold calls, networking, and marketing leads

Provide tailored solutions to meet customer needs using our innovative corrugated product offerings

Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and pricing models to craft effective sales strategies

Drive customer projects from inception to completion, ensuring their needs are thoroughly understood and met

Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams to execute sales initiatives and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction

Stay ahead of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to uncover potential business opportunities

Deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, and quotations to prospective clients

Keep meticulous records of sales activities, customer interactions, and market insights to inform future strategies

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Packaging, industrial, or manufacturing business‑to‑business sales experience

Experience with value‑based selling methodologies and techniques

Must travel up to 50% of the time, including potential overnight stays

Valid U.S. Driver's license

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience in the corrugated/packaging industry

Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Offers of employment may be conditioned upon a successful drug test and the use of E‑Verify.

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