Strategic Account Growth Lead: CI, Quality & Partnerships

Appvion; Paradise (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Appvion in Paradise, NV seeks an experienced Sales Account Manager to foster and drive growth across packaging and labeling portfolios. You will own strategic sales plans, build trusted senior-level relationships, and align offerings to customer priorities while expanding across locations and product categories.

You will lead complex negotiations, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain forecasts and CRM updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
• 5+ years of sales account management.
• Experience managing customer relationships in a manufacturing, industrial, packaging, labeling, or related environment preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Foster, develop, and implement Continuous Improvement (CI) activities through all facets of the business.
• Own strategic sales plans and commercial performance to drive profitable account growth.
• Build trusted relationships with senior customer stakeholders.
• Drive differentiation and total customer value by selling Iconex solutions.
• Understand customer priorities and align Iconex solutions.
• Expand business across applications, locations, and product categories aligned to broader strategy.
• Protect revenue by monitoring account health and competitive risks.
• Lead complex sales, pricing, and contract negotiations.
• Maintain accurate forecasts, pipelines, and CRM updates.
• Lead strategic business reviews and align opportunities.
• Coordinate across multi-functional teams supporting customer initiatives and implementations.
• Lead resolution of major customer escalations.
• Improve account profitability, pricing, and cost-to-serve.
• Share customer, market, and competitive insights to guide business strategy.
• Guide internal account teams and promote accountability.
• Support to marketing, trade shows, and industry events.
• Develop expertise in our product portfolio, and align to market offerings.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
• Ensure an environment that promotes effective communications, positive coworker collaboration, and teamwork.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Presentation & negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Sales analytics tools

Data analysis

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Sales analytics tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Appvion in Paradise, NV seeks an experienced Sales Account Manager to foster and drive growth across packaging and labeling portfolios. You will own strategic sales plans, build trusted senior-level relationships, and align offerings to customer priorities while expanding across locations and product categories.

You will lead complex negotiations, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain forecasts and CRM updates.