ASSISTANT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Inteplast offers an excellent array of benefits: two medical plans, HSA with employer contribution; employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, employee assistance program; voluntary benefits including: vision, accident, & critical illness; 10 paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time, 401(k) with guaranteed match and profit share, employee referral bonus and limited education assistance.

TITLE: Assistant Business Development Manager

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Responsible for internal/external sales and marketing support efforts to develop product and customer growth for all bundle items within the Grocery/Retail Unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 3-5 years marketing, sales and/or customer-oriented experience
• Background in the manufacturing and/or packaging industry preferred
• Teamwork and collaboration mentality
• Proactive attitude towards taking on and driving projects forward
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain exceptional productivity in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Understanding of the selling process
• Knowledge of pricing methods and ability to make suitable recommendations
• Ability to prepare and present cohesive and meaningful presentations
• Demonstrate flexibility to learn new processes and tasks
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge/proficiency in AS400 a plus (willing to learn and understand system)
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build an in-depth knowledge of products in the Grocery/Retail "bundle" to promote internally and externally with the expectation to grow sales, brand recognition and company/product/team image
• Provide internal support for the outside sales team (product information, pricing guidance, samples, POS, etc.)
• Pro-actively identify sales gaps (customer and/or product) and prompt action with Sales Manager/Brokers to generate new sales opportunities
• Assist in the identification of prospects and targets and share with Sales Team/Management
• Recommend selling prices and present market and customer justification to Supervisor, VP/GM and/or Global Dept for pricing approval and or/work as liaison between Global and Pricing Department
• Be a team leader for assigned bids and RFQ's and direct other paperwork through internal protocols (Recommendations Reports, Rebates, Pricing Requests, POD's, etc.)
• Lead or facilitate account management for house and/or other accounts, as assigned
• Act as liaison for inter-company activities with Trinity, IBFC, Fantapak, etc.
• Work closely with Sales and Production to monitor and quickly resolve customer complaints and quality issues
• Contribute to team promotional activities and implement marketing communications by developing and deploying literature, monthly news alerts, new product launches, product promotions, ITV contributions, etc.
• Manage and at times lead special projects including but not limited to annual sales meetings, trade show exhibits, etc.
• Review inventory levels (product/hardware) and take action to reduce/eliminate slow moving items
• Provide product training as required to Inteplast employees or as required with customers
• Be consistently on time for work as well as complete work, projects, reports, requests, etc. on a timely basis
• Represent Inteplast at all times with professionalism and be an advocate for the Grocery/Retail product line and team
• Handle special projects assigned by the business unit

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Remote work with occasional in-person office meetings required.

INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATION

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicantaccommodation@inteplast.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.