Strategic Customer Account Project Lead - Meat Packaging

Sealed Air; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking a Strategic Customer Account Project Specialist to support its Strategic Account team across the Northwest Arkansas region. You will build strong customer relationships, drive sales growth, and apply packaging science to develop new products and processes for the meat processing sector, including multi-layer films and automation.

Frequent travel to customer sites is required. Relocation is available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal science, meat science, food science, or packaging science.
• Knowledge of the food industry, particularly the meat processing sector; plant experience is highly desirable.
• Understanding of packaging products, processes, equipment, and automation within meat processing.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them for non-technical audiences.
• Project management and/or research skills, including prioritization and deadlines.
• Strong customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership with limited supervision.
• Willingness to travel frequently to customer sites and attend industry events.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with key customer stakeholders across R&D, Procurement, Marketing, Engineering, and other functions.
• Understand customer needs and provide solutions that drive satisfaction.
• Partner with the sales team to identify new business opportunities and support revenue growth.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscapes to identify expansion opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of Sealed Air’s products, services, and capabilities to convey value.
• Provide technical guidance to customers and internal teams across multiple departments.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with timely delivery and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and maintain accurate plans and communications.

Skills

Animal science

Meat science

Food science

Packaging science

Packaging products knowledge

Project management

Customer-facing communication

Independence

Travel frequently

Job description

Sealed Air is seeking a Strategic Customer Account Project Specialist to support its Strategic Account team across the Northwest Arkansas region. You will build strong customer relationships, drive sales growth, and apply packaging science to develop new products and processes for the meat processing sector, including multi-layer films and automation.

Frequent travel to customer sites is required. Relocation is available.