Strategic Account Project Specialist

Sealed Air; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Job summary

Sealed Air in Charlotte, NC seeks motivated individuals with a degree in animal science, meat science, food science, or packaging science to join our Strategic Account team. You will help establish and grow relationships, drive sales, and ensure customer satisfaction across national accounts in the meat processing and packaging space.

You will interface with R&D, procurement, and operations, develop new products and processes, manage cross-functional projects, and pursue opportunities to expand

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in animal science, meat science, food science, or packaging science.
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites frequently and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a main point of contact and build relationships with various functional areas within the customer’s organization.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Assist in developing and executing sales strategies to drive revenue growth for new and existing opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation.

Skills

Customer interface

Sales growth

Technical guidance

Project management

Education

B.S./M.S. in animal science, meat science, food science, or packaging science

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com .

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a degree in animal science, meat science, food science, or packaging science to join our Strategic (National) Account team. As a part of the Strategic Account team, this position plays a critical role in establishing and maintaining strong relationships, driving sales growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Apply your area of study and professional experience to support the development of new products and processes at Sealed Air. Products may include multi-layer polymer films, or packaging equipment and automation within the meat processor sector. Responsibilities will include four major components: customer interface, sales growth, technical expertise and project management. and project management.

• Customer Interface:
  • Serve as a main point of contact and build strong relationships with various functional areas within the customer’s organization including their R&D, Procurement, Marketing, Engineering and other departments.
  • Understand and address customer needs, concerns, and requirements to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Effectively communicate technical information and provide solutions to customer inquiries or issues.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Assist in developing and executing sales strategies to drive revenue growth for both new and existing opportunities.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscapes to identify potential areas for business expansion.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Develop an understanding of our products, services, and technical capabilities to effectively communicate their value proposition to the customer.
  • Provide technical guidance, support, and assistance for both internal teams and customers.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as R&D, Engineering, Front-End-Innovation, Portfolio, Customer Service, Field Quality, Regional Sales, and others to address customer-specific requirements or challenges.
• Project Management:
  • Coordinate and manage projects involving cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation of solutions.
  • Track progress, spot risks, and address issues as needed within multiple simultaneous on-going projects.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, including project plans, reports, and customer communications.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in animal science, meat science, food science, or packaging science
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision; ability to drive projects independently (self-starter)
• Proven excellence in a customer-facing role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into clear, concise information for non-technical audiences
• Project management or research experience is preferred, but must have the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the food industry, specifically within the meat processing sector; plant experience is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites frequently and travel for attendance at industry events (as needed).

Benefits and Perks

Relocation:Yes

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability -it’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success -meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.