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Position Summary:

Our team is seeking a fully remote Sales Manager to seed and develop the North America marketplace on the East Coast, with a focus on distribution accounts, by leveraging existing relationships as well as emerging customers and prospects. The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for key objectives including strategic planning, sales management, and prospecting new clients to support the continued growth of the organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Management and growth of assigned accounts and prospects (Pipeline management, growth plan, CRM, Trade Shows, Reports, Inventory, Receivables, etc.) 
• Independently generate new leads and opportunities through industry/market/client knowledge. 
• Performs sales activities within a geographic territory and negotiates sales pricing and discounts in consultation with the Director of Sales. 
• Responsible for specified growth targets in their assigned territory/target markets with new and existing customers. 
• Maintain and update the pipeline tool regularly to show opportunity evolution to the award stage. 
• Develop specific plans to ensure revenue growth in all company's products related to relevant sales areas. 
• Adhere to all sales policies practices and procedures. 
• Deploy sales strategies to improve market share in area of responsibility. 
• Provide input to the Director of Sales for the development of realistic forecasts by customer and product based on historical data, market trends, competitive activity, promotional strategy, and sales effort. 
• Provide input into developing sales objectives and expected sales volumes (new and existing customers and products). 
• Cold calls, taking customer calls, and email inquiries and providing feedback to internal and external customers. 
• Develop travel plans and meetings that maximize selling time within the various markets.  
• Ensure issues and concerns are fully documented, communicated, and resolved. 
• Demonstrate professionalism and timeliness in handling complex customer situations. 
• Collaborate with other employees by providing important customer feedback, process improvement suggestions, and new product opportunities. 
• Continuous improvement on acquiring/managing/monitoring assigned region intelligence such as pricing, products, new product design offerings, delivery schedules, service, marketing techniques, etc to ensure overall success.  
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies/trade associations. 
• Participate on teams as deemed necessary by the Director of Sales and Senior Management 

This position is fully remote

About Us 
TriMas Packaging is a global provider of dispensing, closure, flexible packaging and custom solutions serving the beauty and personal care, food and beverage, home care, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical, and industrial and agricultural markets. With 22 locations worldwide and a strong culture built on safety, innovation and sustainability, we design and manufacture high-quality packaging solutions that meet the standards our customers expect. 

Through ongoing innovation and close collaboration with our customers, we continuously enhance our expertise, expand our customer reach and broaden our product portfolio. Together, our people, products and shared commitment to excellence drive us to shape the future of packaging. 
Why Join TriMas Packaging? 
At TriMas Packaging, we care beyond packaging. Our success starts with our people, and we are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful impact.  

When you join our team, you become part of a global, collaborative and purpose-driven organization committed to: 
Creating Value - We deliver innovative, high-quality packaging solutions by leveraging advanced technologies, state-of-the-art facilities and a global network built on trust. 
Supporting Our People - Our employees are the foundation of our success. We embrace diversity, encourage collaboration and foster an inclusive workplace focused on safety, respect and continuous learning. 
Driving Innovation - We invest in continuous improvement and operational excellence, empowering our teams to develop new ideas and deliver exceptional results for our customers. 
Building a Sustainable Future - We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and developing sustainable packaging solutions that benefit our customers, our communities and our planet. 
We offer competitive benefits, a supportive culture and the opportunity to work with international teams around the globe. 
If you're looking for a place where you can build your career, be challenged and make a difference, TriMas Packaging is the place for you.