Inside Sales Representative

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Our Vision
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
Our Purpose
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
035344 Inside Sales Representative (Open)
Job Description
Summary: Supports revenue growth through a hybrid role combining small & mid-sized customer management (70%) and business development / lead generation (30%). Owns the full sales cycle for assigned small and mid-sized accounts while also generating and qualifying new business opportunities. Operates as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts and executes multi-channel prospecting to drive new logo acquisition and pipeline growth. Inside Sales Representatives function as full-cycle sellers for smaller accounts, operating with similar expectations to Field Sales within defined deal size and account threshold and remote activities as Virtual meetings, calls, follow-up emails, etc.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Management (Small & Mid-Sized Accounts)
Own and manage a portfolio of small and mid-sized accounts
Serve as primary point of contact for all commercial interactions
Manage the full sales cycle from qualification through close
Prepare quotes, negotiate pricing within guidelines, and close transactions end-to-end
Identify and execute cross-sell and upsell opportunities to expand share of wallet
Maintain regular customer contact cadence and proactively manage account health
Contribute to account planning and growth strategies
Ensure smooth transition to Customer Service for order execution and fulfillment
Business Development & Lead Generation
Generate and qualify new logo opportunities aligned to defined target profiles
Execute outreach through Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs), Inbound leads (web, trade shows, campaigns), Outbound prospecting (cold outreach, call blocks, email sequences), and Reactivation of dormant accounts
Research prospects, build target account lists, and execute multi-step prospecting cadences
Qualify leads based on fit, need, and revenue potential
Enter and manage opportunities in CRM and advance through early sales stages
Escalate high-value or complex opportunities to Field Sales (ASMs) where appropriate
Pipeline & Execution Discipline
Maintain accurate, up-to-date pipeline in CRM
Manage a balanced pipeline across existing account expansion and new logo opportunities
Execute structured activity cadence (calls, emails, meetings) to drive pipeline progression
Adhere to pricing, compliance, and governance standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Field Sales, Customer Service, Pricing, and Operations to deliver seamless customer experience
Share customer insights with Marketing and Product teams to inform campaigns and offerings
Escalate service or quality issues and ensure resolution
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
Typically requires 4-8 years of experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Proficiency with CRM for pipeline, forecasting, and account management.
Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated pricing and negotiation capability.
Clear, concise communication (written and verbal) with executive presence.
Ability to analyze data to generate insights and action plans.
Collaborative working style with cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality).
Organized, disciplined operating cadence; able to manage multiple priorities.
Prospecting and lead qualification skills with consistent follow-through.
Value-based selling and objection handling.
Total Target Compensation Range: The total target compensation range for this position, including sales incentives, is $64,193 – $102,700. Typically, a competitive range for new hires will fall between $70,200 – $80,600. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position is eligible for participation in the company’s sales compensation plan
At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
Benefits Statement
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.
Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Work arrangement
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