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Mondi Group · 3 days ago

Sales Director-US Paper Bags Central/West

Romeoville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Mondi Group is a global leader in packaging and paper, dedicated to sustainability and innovation. The Sales Director will lead and develop the regional sales team for Flexibles Paper Bags, driving customer relationships and supporting the VP Sales in executing the company's growth strategy.

EducationIndustrialManufacturingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Oversee the sales team's development of new and existing customer relationships in support of growing market share

Assess capabilities within the sales team and recommend/implement strategies for developing sales talent in partnership with VP Sales - US

Champion the implementation of commercial excellence projects within the region

Provide strategic input into commercial planning and execution

Support your team in achieving site-specific sales efforts within the region to ensure alignment with company goals

Drive innovation in commercial approaches and new business strategy with the VP Sales - US

Collaborate with other US sales leaders and internal stakeholders to promote cross-regional and cross-functional alignment

Qualification

B2B sales experienceSales team leadershipCommercial acumenFiber-based packagingNegotiation skillsTeam developmentAnalytical skillsCustomer-focused mindsetStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

7+ years commercial sales experience

3+ years of direct management and people development experience

Strong team leadership and business knowledge of B2B sales - serving multiple sectors including food ingredients, building products, and/or agriculture and chemicals

Proven success in developing sales skills in others and leading multi-generational teams

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

Customer- and consumer-focused growth mindset with an emphasis on trust and long-term value

Passionate about team growth, winning new business and delivering measurable results

Effective influencer and communicator with internal and external stakeholders

Strategic thinker with financial fluency and business insight

Demonstrated ability to lead through others and develop talent in a sales setting

Strong conceptual and analytical skills