Sales Project Manager

Sales Project Manager

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

As a key contributing member the global sales team, you will utilize your project management, analytical/technical skills and business acumen to proactively maintain and enhance our reporting metrics, analysis, and relationship with our partners. You will partner and consult with sales leaders, and operations partners to provide quick turnaround on day-to-day business critical responsibilities, as well as managing various customer related projects in collaboration with sales team members. You will assist in organizing project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, and determining resource requirements for projects which positive impact for our sales team and enable them to continue to drive growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Sales and Customer Advocate teams to ensure smooth daily operations
• Coordinate and track internal projects and customer initiatives to ensure timelines and deliverables are met
• Maintain strong follow-up on open actions and ensure cross-functional alignment within the team.
• Build and enhance presentations for key customers and leadership meetings using PowerPoint.
• Gather, analyze, and report data using Excel to support business decisions and sales planning.
• Use SalesForce to manage data, track opportunities, and maintain accurate customer records.
• Provide back-up support during vacations or leaves to ensure continuity in customer service.
• Assist in preparing materials and data for high-profile customer presentations and business reviews.
• Identify and help implement process improvements that increase team efficiency and communication.
• Daily use of SAP to enter Requests, Track Projects and provide data gathering as required to support reporting needs

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• BA or equivalent + 3 years related experience, or MA + 1 year related experience.
• The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Business acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal skills
• Influence skills
• Self-starter
• Negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Results oriented

Pay Range: $73,100.00 - $97,400.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.