Packaging Specialist - South Central Region

Packaging Specialist - South Central RegionSealed Air Corporation is a knowledge-based company focused on packaging solutions that help our customers achieve their sustainability goals in the face of today's biggest social and environmental challenges. Our portfolio of widely recognized brands includes Cryovac® food packaging and Bubble Wrap® protective packaging which respectively enable a safer, more efficient food supply chain and protect valuable goods shipped around the world. Sealed Air generated $5.5 billion in sales in 2023 and has approximately 17,000 employees who serve customers in 115 countries/territories.The Packaging Specialist role reports directly to the Regional Sales Director. This position will support the Account Manager's within the region by acting as the subject matter expert in the cushioning space. They will be responsible for growing the overall revenue within the cushioning space for their designated region.Key responsibilities:Drive growth of cushioning portfolio across assigned region in partnership with local Account Managers. Ability to prioritize time and resources effectively to drive results.Understand key market dynamics and customer needs related to our cushioning portfolio and work closely with marketing and I&D to ensure appropriate market, product, innovation and solutions in the appropriate areas.Present product and solution knowledge to distribution channels in partnership with Account Managers and RSD's.Work closely with our Packaging Application Centers on custom projects and be prepared to discuss/prepare value analysis and key product specifications to help the sales team close or retain the business.Align with RSD and sales training team to uncover gaps in product/solution knowledge and a strategy to mitigate those gaps in a timely fashion.Required Qualifications:BA/BS Degree; MBA or MS a plus3+ years of experience in outside sales3+ years of MS Office SuiteValid Driver's LicenseAbility to travel overnightProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, CRM knowledgeableAdditional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skillsStrong critical thinking skills and ability to be creativeAbility to present complex topics in easy-to-understand wayAbility to influence decision-making and negotiate with customersAbility to work across teams and navigate complex environmentDemonstrates learning agilityStrong business acumenGoal-focused/deadline-driven/results-orientedSelf-starter and coachableStrong time management, prioritization, and organization skillsAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.