Derek Schroeder

About Derek Schroeder

Passion is the root of professionalism. I love connecting with people on a day to day…

Experience

1. Sustainable Packaging Consultant

   Veritiv

   Apr 2023 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Territory Ownership & Growth:Business development and account management in the Pacific Northwest, scaling annual revenue to over six figures by nurturing key accounts while consistently acquiring new business through targeted outreach and networking.Strategic Prospecting & Pipeline Management:Leverage tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Apollo.io systems to identify and engage with high-potential corporate prospects. Developed tailored sales strategies that resulted in a 20% increase in lead conversions.Cross-functional Collaboration:Serve as a liaison between clients and internal departments, ensuring seamless execution of projects by coordinating with operations, product development, to deliver highly custom packaging solutions.Independent Sales Management:Excels in a remote work environment, autonomously managing time and resources to consistently exceed sales targets.Custom Solutions Implementation:Identified customer pain points and crafted solutions through deep industry insights, driving project success from inception to launch and maintaining long-term client satisfaction. Focus is on sustainable material replacement and usage analytics to determine a best-fit scenario for each client.Travel & On-Site Engagement:Conducted regular on-site visits to client locations and manufacturing plants, overseeing inventory management, project implementation, and relationship-building, ensuring top-tier service and operational efficiency.Key Account Strategy Development:Collaborated with cross-functional teams to formulate key account strategies that addressed client needs, enhanced operational efficiency, and optimized resource allocation, leading to smoother project execution and higher client satisfaction.

Education

• Casper College

  Associate's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

  2008 — 2010

• Northern Arizona University

  Bachelor's degree, Environmental Studies | Communications

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Product Marketing
• Social Networking
• Networking
• Graphic Design
• Team Leadership
• Communication
• Photoshop
• Portrait Photography
• Copy Editing
• Team Building
• Social Media
• Photography
• Editing
• Creative Solutions
• Customer Service
• Conflict Resolution
• Marketing Communications
• Digital Photography
• Indesign
• Sales
• Creative Writing
• Writing