Project Manager - Sales

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage key account projects alongside Account Executives: plan and schedule timelines, coordinate business reviews, lead cross-functional teams, track deliverables, identify margin improvements, and report progress to stakeholders. Provide direction to sales support and travel to account locations as needed (≈10%).
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Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging.

The Project Manager will partner with the assigned Account Executive in managing all aspects of the existing business including directing customer service, the Sales Assistant, and engaging the Sales Manager, Corrugated Specialist, and Equipment Specialist as necessary. Manage Key Account projects and assists sales to develop a consistent procedure for business reviews.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning and implementation of Key Account projects.
  • Lead and coordinate business reviews. Work closely with Sales Manager and Account Manager, and work with Branch Administration to develop pertinent, effective presentations.
  • Review commission reports to ensure all vendor deviations are in place. Identify margin improvement projects by customer and/or product category.
  • Hold weekly team meetings to ensure priorities for the week are identified, communicated, and assigned.
  • Define project tasks and resource requirements.
  • Assemble, direct, and motivate internal and external resources to peak performance.
  • Plan and schedule project timelines.
  • Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
  • Provide direction and support to the project team
  • Constantly monitor and report on progress to all stakeholders
  • Travel to various key account locations as needed (Approximately 10%)

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of three years B2B customer service rep, sales assistant, account management, sales professional or buyer experience required
  • Packaging industry experience preferred
  • Strong organizational skills and project management experience.
  • Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Salesforce expereince preferred

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Shorr Benefits
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
  • Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages
  • Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays.
  • 401K plan plus matching
  • Team based Employee Owner company culture

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of three years B2B customer service, sales assistant, account management, sales professional, or buyer experience
  • Packaging industry experience
  • Strong organizational skills and project management experience
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Salesforce experience
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10%
  • Authorization to work without employer sponsorship
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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Illinois
584 Employees
Year Founded: 1922

What We Do

Shorr is your premium, full-service packaging partner. We have an unmatched ability to optimize holistic supply chain processes, differentiate brands from their competition, and accelerate customer growth. Together we can streamline your processes, increase your output, consolidate your vendor network, and innovate your packaging. We offer innovative packaging products and equipment from industry-leading manufacturers. Product lines include corrugated, carton closure, tapes and adhesives, stretch wrap, shrink wrap, pallet unitization, flexible and protective packaging. We specialize in packaging design, process and procurement methodologies, along with customized automated equipment solutions. Our equipment sales and service team is comprised of expert sales representatives, process engineers and skilled service technicians. Equipment lines include pallet wrappers, case formers, case sealers, shrink wrappers, workstations, bagging and strapping machines. Other core competencies include in-depth consultative reviews along with post-purchase service and support. Shorr Packaging Corp. is geographically positioned with branches, warehouses and distribution centers strategically positioned across the country to best serve your needs. As an employee-owned company, we value every business relationship and will do whatever it takes to ensure success.

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