Area Sales Manager

Aegis Worldwide; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking an experienced Area Account Manager to engage with clients in the Midwest while working remotely from anywhere in the U.S. This role demands 3+ years of sales experience, particularly in the packaging industry related to food and beverages. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to build strong client relationships and manage significant accounts, with travel requirements of up to 70%.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in packaging, ideally Food/Bev industry.
• Ability to cultivate and nurture client relationships.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Travel 50-70% in the Midwest to visit customer sites.
• Tailor selling solutions to meet client needs.
• Manage the relationship with a growing 12M account.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship building

CRM system experience

Computer literacy

Hunter Mentality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management/Marketing or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This range is provided by Aegis Worldwide. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Aegis is seeking a qualified Area Account Manager to join our client's organization. This person can live anywhere in the United States and will work fully remote for our clients organization. The role travels 50-70% travel in the MIDWEST region of the US to customer sites. The ideal candidate has the following experience:

• 3+ years of sales experience in rigid or flexible packaging- ideally selling to customers in the Food/Bev industry- this won’t be someone’s entry level but someone who has their career ahead of them.
• Experience building long-term client relationships.
• Experience in a role where this person has cultivated and nurtured client relationships, understanding needs, and tailoring selling solutions to exactly what they are looking for.
• Experience using a CRM system-HubSpot
• Hunter Mentality
• Experience with Microsoft suite- computer literacy is important. Able to keep track of sales prospects, etc.
• Ability to travel up to 50-75%- Able to use their own vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management/Marketing, Sales, or related degree.
• Experience managing/growing a 12M account through new business development.
• Experience in packaging industry & experience in supporting businesses with perishable food products. Also experience with packaging machinery, material types and processes in plastics packaging industry would be helpful!
• Experience working cross functionally with internal teams (production, sales support, CSR, logistics, etc.)
• Desire to grow into a Regional Account Manager

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, and Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Disability insurance

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