Sales Account Manager, Protective Films & Coatings - Northeast

Rock Entertainment Group; Newark (NJ); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pregis LLC is seeking an Account Manager for Protective Films & Coatings in the Northeast US. The role focuses on new business development, managing a distributor network, and growing existing accounts across MD, PA, NJ, NY, and nearby regions.

The candidate will travel ~50% by car, with some Canada trips, reporting to a Regional Sales Manager and driving sales strategy and forecasting in a technical packaging environment.

Formación

• Minimum 3–5 years of sales experience in packaging or related industries.
• Experience selling adhesives, tapes, or films to metals, automotive, construction markets.
• Proven ability to prospect new accounts and close deals.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Drive new business development within the Northeast US territory, including End Users, Converters, and Distributor Network.
• Manage and grow the established book of business while building relationships.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and provide accurate sales forecasting.

Conocimientos

Prospecting

Negotiation

Sales forecasting

Account management

Communication skills

Industry knowledge

Herramientas

CRM Platforms

SAP C4C

ZoomInfo

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Sales Account Manager, Protective Films & Coatings - Northeast

Newark, NJ, USA •

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business Pregis is Hiring! Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Pregis Protective Films & Coatings - Account Manager Location: Northeast US and Eastern Canada Job Description

Pregis Corporation, a leading global provider of innovative packaging solutions seeks an Account Manager for its Protective Films & Coatings Business. The geographical territory for this position is, in the US, the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and, in Canada, the provinces of Ontario,Quebec, and Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate will be based in New Jersey orPhiladelphia. The required travel is approximately 50% primarily by car with a few trips by plane to Canada annually.

Reporting to a Regional Sales Manager, the Account Manager will be responsible for driving new business through a combination of selling to End Users, Converters and our Distributor Network; effectively managing the established book of business by facilitating positive, growth-oriented relationships; sales strategy development; and sales forecasting.

The critical focus is on new business development within an established territory, maximizing sales volume growth consistent with overall business profit margin performance while emphasizing both water and solvent product lines as a competitive advantage.

Pregis offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to be part of a winning team!

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate embody both a ‘hunter’ and ‘farmer’ skillset; will possess an impressive track record of prospecting new accounts and new business; highly effective negotiation and communication skills; ability to prioritize and execute multiple competing priorities; a capacity to prepare and present compelling sales materials; and a passion to execute at each available opportunity. Manufacturing, technical or sales experience in the paper or plastics packaging industry is desired. Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ sales experience required. Experience selling pressure sensitive adhesives, tapes, and/or films in the metals, automotive, construction, industrial and fabricating markets is ideal.

The Ideal candidate will have the following:

• A sold track record of exceeding growth targets and delivering double-digit growth
• Experience and demonstrated success managing and closing sales in a technical field
• Highly competitive and a strong desire to succeed
• Lead Generation:Skilled at identifying new customers and gaining access to key decision makers
• Collaboration Skills:Leveraging and working across multiple functions withing the business (could include channel partners) to effectively achieve sales targets
• Negotiation & Persuasion skills: Ability to negotiate large deals with C-Suite contacts and middle management contacts alike
• Project Management Skills:Ability to manage a complex sales process while leveraging internal and external resources to drive sales execution
• Research & Strategy:Ability to effectively identify an adequate number of prospects and develop robust strategies to close them
• Business Intelligence:A robust understanding of Key Market Verticals including distribution channels, industry trends, product needs, and competitive landscape
• Customer Analysis: An ability to determine if existing customers have growth potential or are in a maintenance mode, and the ability to continue re-assessing these customers over time.
• Computer Skills:Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom Info, CRM Platforms, SAP C4C, and other internal information systems

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.