Regional Growth Lead — Core & Emerging Accounts

Ball Corporation; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Hybrid On-Site Work Environment (CO)

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Manager, Regional Core and Emerging Accounts to oversee 5-7 key accounts in a designated region. The role emphasizes strategic account management, customer service, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive growth and ensure satisfaction.

Based in Colorado with a hybrid on-site work model, this position requires 20%-30% travel and strong skills in relationship building, negotiation, and market analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years’ experience.
• 2+ years’ customer or commercial exposure in B2B/B2C environments.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Contract negotiation experience.
• Willingness to travel 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Account Management: Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships and execute strategic plans within assigned accounts.
• Customer Relationship Management: Primary point of contact for contracted customers, addressing issues promptly.
• Negotiation: Lead or support contract negotiations and renewals.
• Negotiation: Negotiate settlements for large claims (e.g., quality disputes, obsolete inventory).
• Sales Forecasting and Reporting: Develop accurate sales forecasts and monitor progress against targets.
• Product Knowledge and Expertise: Demonstrate knowledge of Ball's portfolio to communicate value.
• Market Analysis and Intelligence: Funnel market intel to inform strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with supply chain, quality, AR, finance, and marketing.
• Issue Resolution: Escalate and resolve supply assurance issues with supply chain.
• Inventory Management Support: Help reduce slow-moving/obsolete inventory with key accounts.
• Proactive Resource Management: Anticipate shortages and adapt resources to maximize results.
• Contracts: Ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Negotiation

Self-motivated

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Ball Corporation is seeking a Manager, Regional Core and Emerging Accounts to oversee 5-7 key accounts in a designated region. The role emphasizes strategic account management, customer service, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive growth and ensure satisfaction.

Based in Colorado with a hybrid on-site work model, this position requires 20%-30% travel and strong skills in relationship building, negotiation, and market analysis.