Unisource Worldwide Jobshttp://unisource.jobs2012-05-21 05:52:40.236318USAFresnoADMINISTRATIVE ASST II Tracking Code 1938 Job Description Under general supervision, provide a wide variety of administrative and staff support services to a department or group of professionals. Makes independent decisions within guidelines regarding planning, organizing and scheduling of work. Job Responsibilities:Prepare confidential correspondence, memoranda, reports, etc - Screen telephone calls and receive and direct visitors- Resolve routine and some complex inquiries and requests- Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings and travel itineraries and coordinate related arrangements- Serve as administrative liaison with others within and outside the company regarding administrative issues - Administer programs, projects and/or processes specific to the operating unit served- Perform research as assigned- Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned Required Skills Sales skills and experiance in the field opening and closing accounts is a clear advantage in our needs to build Sales support that can effectively and efficiently support and service customer accounts.  Efficiency in use of IT and computer software programs that include but are not limited to Office suite, exposure to Salesforce.com or other customer account software, and a quick learner of new software programs being used by the sales team to learn and retrain on basic use.  Overall good multi tasking ability and receptive to sales interaction with customers. Job Location Fresno, CA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary TBD-TBD2012-05-16 18:42:17United StatesUnisource WorldwideCalifornia1938CAFresno, CA28736731http://unisource.jobs/xml/28736731/jobUSALos AngelesSales Professional - Wide Format/Digital Printing Tracking Code 1913 Job Description We are searching for an entrepreneurial sales professional with experience as a hunter of new business in the Wide Format/Digital Printing industry and one who wants the opportunity to build a substantial income in their own territory. The successful candidate will strengthen market presence in their assigned territory by finding opportunities to provide some of the most comprehensive printing & imaging solutions available. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Plans how to establish and maintain major account relationships and meet personal sales targets within the full line of products or combination of products to the wide format/digital printing industry * Develops business plan for each account including maintenance and growth plans * Coordinates use of other company resources (e.g. technical, advertising) to provide value added services to accounts * Develops strong client relationships over time that provide significant input to planning company product, price, and service strategies * Supports supervisor and other sales professionals in developing new market opportunities in the designated territory or market * Solicits new business opportunities within territory. Prepares quotes, estimates, and maintains Customer Quote Book * Provides analysis and information on sales forecast and budget preparation * Works closely with Customer Service Department and Operations to insure highest levels of service * Actively works with Credit Department to open new accounts and maintain current status with existing accounts * Establish competitive cost support from core suppliers thru account engagements and leverage * Work closely with supply chain team to maintain consistent inventory Required Skills * Minimum 5 years of outside B2B sales experience within the wide format/digital printing industry * 4 year college degree strongly preferred  * Successful track record of growing a territory and sales * Experience providing custom products and consultative sales solutions based on providing value, not just price driven * Ability and track record of developing and executing a sales plan to reach target accounts * Innovative problem solver; recognizing customer needs, providing alternatives and selling and implementing alternative solutions * Strong presentation skills to a multitude of clients (Presidents/Owners, pressroom personnel, etc.) * Ability to effectively manage a sales territory and the selling process Job Location Los Angeles, CA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary TBD-TBD2012-05-08 18:23:14United StatesUnisource WorldwideCalifornia1913CALos Angeles, CA28540384http://unisource.jobs/xml/28540384/jobUSAPLEASANTONCreative Design Engineer- Packaging Tracking Code 1906 Job Description The Creative Design Engineer II (CDE II) will create new and innovative packaging design concepts for a variety of clients. The CDE II develops design solutions that solve the packaging challenges facing consumer product retailers and manufacturers. Under general direction, CDE II provides technical packaging sales and design support to the Unisource Global Services team. Typical pre-sales activities include gaining understanding of customer's business and analysis of customer's packaging product needs. The CDE II will prepare and present technical proposals of how Unisource Global Services solutions can meet those needs and be integrated and implemented with the customer's systems and equipment to assure complete plan is feasible within cost, time and environment constraints. Provides technical leadership and trains less experienced engineers. Job Responsibilities: * Develop new product concepts to support new product launches, line extensions, and existing products and provide expertise to line trials and validations for clients * Responsible for all required specifications, documentation and package testing to support product release. * Coordinate, manage and maintain all creative project information (i.e. revision level, changes, product line, project design costs, etc.) with the company's project management tool to ensure accurate project progress reporting  * Work with automated equipment, and packaging manufacturers to ensure the creation of designs that do not exceed manufacturing limitations * Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously * Create and or review/approve advanced specification drawings and blueprints for manufacturing  * Stay current with software updates, industry standards and technology developments (continuing education, trade shows, conferences, etc.) * Provides technical sales support to assure successful customer integration and implementation of established organization products. * Supports unit sales plan through pre-sales and/or post-sales technical consulting activities. Responsible for gaining an understanding of customer's business and determining customer's system and product needs. * Prepares and presents technical proposals of how UWW's products can meet those needs and be integrated and implemented with the customer's systems and equipment. * Prepares and presents customer systems/equipment needs plan to organization teams to assure complete plan is feasible within cost, time and environment constraints. * Conducts post-sale activities which include gathering data on customer and participating in keeping customer informed on how products can meet changing business needs. * Performs other related duties as required Required Skills * Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills * Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and technically challenging assignments simultaneously * Strong communication and technical writing skills are required * Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business priorities and assignments * Effective communication skills with ability to discuss technical issues in business environment  * Creative/Innovative  Required Experience * Minimum of 3 to 7 years experience in Packaging Design and Development * Sr. level experience using 2D and 3D software (Pro-E, SolidWorks, etc) * Experience working with rigid and/or flexible packaging, including rigid plastics, flexible films, resins, paperboard, corrugate, and/or packaging equipment * Expereince in Foam Packaging design is required * BS in Engineering, Packaging Science or a similar discipline. Advanced degree is a plus * Relocation assistance is available Job Location PLEASANTON, CA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular2012-05-03 18:39:42United StatesUnisource WorldwideCalifornia1906CAPLEASANTON, CA28404972http://unisource.jobs/xml/28404972/jobUSASANTA ROSASALES PROFESSIONAL - FS Tracking Code 1875 Job Description We are searching for an entrepreneurial sales professional with experience as a hunter of new business and one who wants the opportunity to build a substantial income in their own territory. The successful candidate will strengthen market presence in their assigned territory.   ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Plans how to establish and maintain major account relationships and meet personal sales targets within the full line of products or combination of products * Develops business plan for each account * Coordinates use of other company resources (e.g. technical, advertising) to provide value added services to accounts * Develops strong client relationships over time that provide significant input to planning company product, price, and service strategies * Supports supervisor and other sales professionals in developing new market opportunities in the designated territory or market * Solicits new business opportunities within territory. Prepares quotes, estimates, and maintains Customer Quote Book * Provides analysis and information on sales forecast and budget preparation   Required Skills * Ability and track record of developing and executing a sales plan to reach target accounts * Innovative problem solver; recognizing customer needs, providing alternatives and selling and implementing alternative solutions * Strong presentation skills * Ability to effectively manage a sales territory and the selling process * Strong PC skills and experience using sales tracking software Required Experience * Minimum 2 years of outside B2B sales experience in the jan/ san or related industry * 4 year college degree strongly preferred * Successful track record of growing a territory and sales * Experience providing custom products and consultative sales solutions based on providing value, not just price driven Job Location SANTA ROSA, CA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary TBD-TBD US Dollar (USD)2012-04-12 01:58:13United StatesUnisource WorldwideCalifornia1875CASANTA ROSA, CA27828658http://unisource.jobs/xml/27828658/jobUSAPLEASANTONCorrugated Buyer Tracking Code 1780 Job Description Purchases corrugated products and related materials, using analytical evaluation processes to improve the company's inventory levels and turns based on company guidelines and customer requirements. Gather Quotations, examines bids, and makes awards. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Evaluates and uses independent discretion when selecting suppliers based on capacity, cost, quality and delivery reliability. Responsible for improving core supplier advantage by sourcing and negotiating with core suppliers (moving from non core to core). Moderately complex work, requiring original thinking. Manage and prioritize workload; high degree of accuracy required. Job Responsibilities:   * Plans, schedules and monitors the purchase of materials for direct, indirect and warehouse orders per CSNB’s to determine required materials based on customer’s commitments. . * Merchandises and purchases corrugated materials, using cognitive thinking process to improve company’s inventory levels and turns based on company guidelines. Gathers quotations, evaluate bids and makes awards. Develops specifications for new contract orders. * Evaluates vendor reliability. * Responsible for improving core supplier advantage by sourcing and negotiating with core vendors. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value * Expedite hot orders through interaction with the sales reps, customers, & suppliers * Performs other related duties as required.   Required Skills Required Experience * 4+ years of purchasing and merchandising of corrugated products. * Knowledge of Unisource Legacy system(s) preferred. * Strong negotiating skills. * Problem research and resolution, multi-tasking, analytical and organized, must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. * PC proficiency. * Product/industry related experience preferred. * Has the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally. Job Location PLEASANTON, CA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary tbd-tbd US Dollar (USD)2012-02-06 20:50:29United StatesUnisource WorldwideCalifornia1780CAPLEASANTON, CA26340613http://unisource.jobs/xml/26340613/jobUSALA PALMAOutside Industrial Sales Rep Tracking Code 1775 Job Description Unisource Worldwide is looking to aggressively grow our sales force in all key markets.  We are searching for an entrepreneurial sales professionals with experience as a hunter of new business and individuals who want the opportunity to build a substantial income in their own territory.  The successful candidate will strengthen market presence in their assigned territory by finding opportunities to provide some of the most comprehensive packaging products design and converting services available. Job Responsibilities: * Plans how to establish and maintain major account relationships and meet personal sales targets within the full line of products or combination of products  * Develops business plan for each account * Coordinates use of other company resources (e.g. technical, advertising) to provide value added services to accounts * Develops strong client relationships over time that provide significant input to planning company product, price, and service strategies * Supports supervisor and other sales professionals in developing new market opportunities in the designated territory or market * Solicits new business opportunities within territory. Prepares quotes, estimates, and maintains Customer Quote Book * Provides analysis and information on sales forecast and budget preparation Required Skills * Strong presentation skills * Ability to effectively manage a sales territory and the selling process * Strong PC skills and experience using sales tracking software * Bilingual language skills (English/ Spanish) required Required Experience * Minimum 2 years of outside B2B industrial sales experience * Expereince in the chemical cleaning, jan/ san related industry preferred * Experience selling to the medical industry, higher education, building service contractors or manufacturing preferred * 4 year college degree strongly preferred * Successful track record of growing a territory and sales * Experience providing custom products and consultative sales solutions based on providing value, not just price driven * Ability and track record of developing and executing a sales plan to reach target accounts * Innovative problem solver; recognizing customer needs, providing alternatives and selling and implementing alternative solutions Job Location LA PALMA, CA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular2012-01-27 19:43:23United StatesUnisource WorldwideCalifornia1775CALA PALMA, CA26160315http://unisource.jobs/xml/26160315/jobUSAFRESNOOutside Sales Professional- Packaging Tracking Code 1740 Job Description Unisource Worldwide is looking to aggressively grow our sales force in all key markets.  We are searching for an entrepreneurial sales professionals with experience as a hunter of new business and individuals who want the opportunity to build a substantial income in their own territory.  The successful candidate will strengthen market presence in their assigned territory by finding opportunities to provide some of the most comprehensive packaging products design and converting services available.  Job Responsibilities: * Plans how to establish and maintain major account relationships and meet personal sales targets within the full line of products or combination of products  * Develops business plan for each account * Coordinates use of other company resources (e.g. technical, advertising) to provide value added services to accounts * Develops strong client relationships over time that provide significant input to planning company product, price, and service strategies * Supports supervisor and other sales professionals in developing new market opportunities in the designated territory or market * Solicits new business opportunities within territory. Prepares quotes, estimates, and maintains Customer Quote Book * Provides analysis and information on sales forecast and budget preparation Required Skills * Innovative problem solver; recognizing customer needs, providing alternatives and selling and implementing alternative solutions * Strong presentation skills * Ability to effectively manage a sales territory and the selling process Required Experience * Minimum 2 years of experience selling packaging and packaging solutions  * Successful track record of growing a territory and sales * Experience providing custom products and consultative sales solutions based on providing value, not just price driven * Ability and track record of developing and executing a sales plan to reach target accounts Job Location FRESNO, CA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular2012-01-13 18:53:03United StatesUnisource WorldwideCalifornia1740CAFRESNO, CA25885275http://unisource.jobs/xml/25885275/jobUSABAKERSFIELDStore Associate Tracking Code 1703 Job Description Plays a key role in store sales, service and retention programs in the store by consulting with customers and influencing the purchase and selection of goods and/or services. Completes sales transactions and directs and follows up with product information, delivery, and installation services. Plays a key role in account management, account collection, order entry and division logistics. Maintains store appearance standards and stocking and/or restock merchandise. Reports to the Store Manager, but acts as manager in the absence of either the store manager or assistant manager.    Job Responsibilities:  * Customer Service / Sales / POS Billings / Operates Register * Ordering/Receiving- Shipping/Deliveries * Inventory Stocking and General Housekeeping * Customer Relationship Management with Key/Major Accounts * Cash Reconciliation and bank deposits * Credit * Account Collection Activities * Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned * Load and Unload Trucks * Maintains store appearance standards and stocking and/or restock merchandise Required Experience * Customer service / retail experience * Commercial Printing or Paper Industry Experience Preferred * Computer skills a must, particularly Microsoft Office and Windows.  * Incumbent must be able to operate a pallet jack, fork lift (we can train) * Heavy lifting (Able to lift up to 50 lbs.) * No significant travel / local travel only Job Location BAKERSFIELD, CA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary TBD-TBD US Dollar (USD)2011-12-08 20:53:34United StatesUnisource WorldwideCalifornia1703CABAKERSFIELD, CA25257935http://unisource.jobs/xml/25257935/job