Corrugated Product Manager

2 days ago

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Shorr Packaging Full time
Job Title: Corrugated Product Manager

About the Role:

The Corrugated Product Manager will be responsible for leading the corrugated program within the branch(es) served. This role will serve as the face of Shorr to all local corrugated vendors and will work closely with corporate leadership to promote a consistent relationship message nationally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with Sales to identify and evaluate corrugated opportunities for viability within the Shorr sales model.
  • Advise Sales on quote preparation and help set sell levels based on market competitiveness and value-added services.
  • Prepare proposals for large or complex opportunities.
  • Provide technical sales support to sales reps through direct customer contact and training.
  • Manage interactions between Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, and vendors to ensure focus on prospect/customer requirements.
  • Serve as the main point of contact to the local vendor base, making regular face-to-face visits to manage, grow, and develop vendor relations.
  • Develop an equal and level partnership with corrugated vendors, continually evaluating relationships and replacing/add as necessary.
  • Report on current activity, forecasts, customer needs, and market conditions to aid the sales force in increasing all sales categories.
  • Evaluate current PO costs for market competitiveness as the market changes over time.
  • Facilitate/Manage onboarding of key pieces of corrugated business with sales to ensure customer and vendor satisfaction.
  • Provide pre-sales technical assistance and product education.
  • Listen to clients and use astute questioning to understand, anticipate, and exceed their needs.
  • Persuade clients that a product or service will best satisfy their needs in terms of quality, price, and delivery.
  • Negotiate tender and contract terms to meet both client and company needs.
  • Assist sales reps as necessary in the development and close of corrugated opportunities.
  • Coordinate implementation issues, including cutting die ownership, determination of stocking levels, and transition of business to Shorr Packaging.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • 3-5 years sales experience and/or direct corrugated manufacturing in plant experience.
  • Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint required.
  • Corrugated supply base knowledge preferred.
  • The knowledge and judgment to determine appropriate target accounts.
  • The ability to understand target cost levels required.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Experience and poise in front of customers.

Shorr Benefits:

  • Build Wealth: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It.
  • Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverages.
  • Competitive base compensation plus targeted annual bonus plan.
  • 401K plan plus matching.
  • Generous Paid Time off: Vacation, Personal, Sick, and Floating Holidays along with company holidays.
  • Team-based Employee Owner company culture.

Shorr Packaging Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is the policy of the Shorr Packaging Corporate to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

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