Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.
35 miles north of Chicago and 60 miles south of Milwaukee, Lake Forest is a city located in Lake County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 19,375. The city is along the shore of Lake Michigan, and is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the North Shore. The 2015 BMW Championship was played at the Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest across the road from our corporate headquarters.
From our world headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois, we oversee global operations of more than 11,000 employees at more than 50 manufacturing plants, mixing centers and distribution centers.
This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar for dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and family care benefits.
Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.
The ideal candidate lives in or near Atlanta. You will work with one our major broadline distributors and will call on healthcare, educational, restaurants, and food service customers. **This territory will cover Little Rock, AR; Memphis, TN; Montgomery, AL; Atlanta, GA; Knoxville, TN and Cookville, TN.**
Job Description:
· Responsible for achieving sales goals and executing sales plans, both volume and profit, within assigned sales territory. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and maintaining effective agreements.
· Has direct one-to-one communication with customers, both present and prospective.
· Performs field promotion work and development of new accounts.
· Demonstrates products and provides assistance in the best application of product.
· Contacts prospects and explains features and merits of products offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.
· Analyzes records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred.
· Interprets accounts, trends, and records to management.
· Responsible for closing the sales transaction.
· Services accounts and manage relationship regarding pricing, product warranty claims, receivables, etc.
Qualifications:
· BA/BS degree preferred in business, sales/marketing or related field.
· Must have 2-3 years of previous sales experience.
· Must be able to travel frequently (30-40%) including some overnight travel.
· Demonstrated skills and attributes include initiative, problem solving, negotiation, and persuasive communication skills (written, presentation and verbal).
· Ability to function independently.
· Must have a valid driver’s license.
Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.
Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.
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