Commercial Project Specialist
Huhtamaki’s North America business segment is a leading manufacturer of consumer goods packaging as well as tableware, cups, folding cartons, containers, trays and service ware for the foodservice industry and retail markets. Our product portfolio includes Chinet®, the leading brand of premium tableware.
Huhtamaki North America employs approximately 4,200 people in 18 manufacturing units with its US Headquarters in De Soto, KS. The parent company, Huhtamaki Oyj, has its head office in Espoo, Finland. Huhtamaki Oyj is the #1 globally operating foodservice packaging and molding fiber company in the world.
Are you looking for a successful, growing company with a great culture? Huhtamaki can provide you with a meaningful, exciting career.
Job Summary
Our Commercial Career Program is a sales/marketing rotation program designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of our sales processes, products, and customer engagement strategies. This program offers a unique opportunity to rotate through various customer service and sales functions, receive mentorship from experienced sales or product management professionals, and develop the skills needed to excel in a career at Huhtamaki.
Program Structure:
- Duration: 12-18 months training
- Rotations: 2-3 rotations across different commercial functions (e.g., Customer Service, Sales, Sales Operations, Product Management)
- Training: Comprehensive onboarding and continuous professional development
- Mentorship: Pairing with senior sales/product mgmt.. leaders and mentors
- Evaluation: Regular performance reviews and feedback sessions
Essential Functions
- Acclimate to Huhtamaki, products, and processes.
- Directly interact with customers in various ways
- Partner with cross-functional business leaders to assist on strategic projects
- Identify areas to improve and streamline processes
- All other duties assigned by management
Job Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
- Strong interest in a career in sales or marketing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
- Willingness to relocate within US for sales opportunities
- Willingness to travel for business
Environment
- Office environment
- Work hours are usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but could require after hours and weekend work to complete projects on time
- Travel as needed; up to 10%