Strategic National Accounts Leader – Growth & Partnerships

Silgan Closures GmbH; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, etc

Employee engagement events

Career growth opportunities

Stable employment with global leader

Job summary

Silgan Closures is seeking a National Accounts Manager in Downers Grove, IL to lead strategic customer relationships across national and regional accounts. This senior role focuses on driving revenue growth, profitability, and long-term partnerships through expert contract negotiation and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in strategic account leadership, a track record of growing complex accounts, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in strategic account management or related leadership.
• Proven track record managing large national or key accounts.
• Experience negotiating multi-year contracts.
• Strong relationship-building and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Customer-focused, results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for national and regional customers.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, market penetration, and share of wallet.
• Lead complex contract negotiations involving pricing, supply agreements, service commitments, and partnerships.
• Grow and protect key accounts through proactive sales and retention strategies.
• Build executive relationships across procurement, operations, supply chain, quality, and leadership.
• Lead cross-functional teams supporting account growth and customer satisfaction.
• Identify new business development and strategic sales opportunities.
• Provide market intelligence and customer insights to support strategy.

Skills

Strategic sales

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Silgan Closures is seeking a National Accounts Manager in Downers Grove, IL to lead strategic customer relationships across national and regional accounts. This senior role focuses on driving revenue growth, profitability, and long-term partnerships through expert contract negotiation and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in strategic account leadership, a track record of growing complex accounts, and strong leadership and communication skills.