Senior Key Account Manager - Rigid Plastic Packaging

George Thomas; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Key Account Manager who will be pivotal in nurturing and expanding customer relationships. This remote role, based in the Chicago region, offers a chance to collaborate with diverse teams to enhance customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for cultivating strategic accounts, identifying new product opportunities, and driving growth through insightful customer interactions. If you have a passion for sales and a knack for building lasting connections, this position offers a remarkable opportunity to make a significant impact in the packaging sector.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years in direct sales or strategic key account management.
• Experience in CPG or industrial markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strategic accounts and collaborate with global teams.
• Identify new product opportunities based on customer feedback.

Skills

Strategic Account Management

Sales Techniques

Communication Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Packaging Science

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Senior Key Account Manager - Rigid Plastic Packaging

Senior Key Account Manager - Rigid Plastic Packaging

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

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from George Thomas

The Recruiting Partner for Packaging and Packaging Machinery Companies

Are you looking to leverage your experience working with global accounts?

Do you have a proven ability to nurture and build long-lasting relationships?

George Thomas are working in exclusive partnership with a rigid plastic packaging company that services the global market.

We are actively seeking a Senior Key Account Manager, who will play a vital role in nurturing and expanding existing customer relationships.

Reporting to the Director of Sales, you will work closely with diverse teams to elevate customer satisfaction and provide exceptional service.

Location: This position is remote. The candidate is required to be based in the Chicago, IL region.

You will add value to the team by:

- Cultivate strategic accounts by collaborating within a global team.

- Build meaningful connections throughout customer organizations to drive growth

- Identify new product opportunities based on insightful customer feedback

- Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Supply Chain to understand and address customer needs

- Highlight competitive advantages during negotiations with grace

- Develop and implement compelling value propositions with an insights-driven approach

- Oversee account planning, pipeline management, and CRM systems with diligence

What will make you stand out:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a packaging science field.

- 5+ years of experience in direct sales or strategic key account management, preferably within CPG, or industrial markets.

- Ability to embrace new marketing and sales techniques with enthusiasm

- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

- Experience thriving in decentralized environments with frequent travel

- Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with a passion for exceeding sales goals

- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Salesforce

The interview process:

• Teams Interview with the Sales Director - 1 hour
• Teams Interview with the VP North America - 1 hour
• Face-to-face meeting - Sales Director

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

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