Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sonoco Products Company is a global leader in packaging solutions with a diverse portfolio and a commitment to sustainability. They are seeking a National Account Manager for their Reels division to manage and grow strategic national accounts, develop customer relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver solutions.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow strategic national accounts within the North America
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships across multiple levels of an organization, including executive leadership
- Create and execute strategic account plans focused on growth, profitability, customer retention, and long-term partnership development
- Collaborate closely with operations, manufacturing, customer service, finance, and leadership teams to support customer initiatives and deliver solutions
- Lead customer business reviews focused on sales performance, quality, delivery, and value-generating opportunities
- Monitor customer trends, competitive activity, market conditions, and business opportunities to support strategic planning efforts
- Coordinate pricing discussions, contract activities, and sales forecasting initiatives across assigned accounts
- Identify and develop value-added solutions and cost savings opportunities that support customer objectives and total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives
- Represent the voice of the customer internally while balancing both customer and business needs
- Support trade shows, customer engagement activities, and market visibility efforts as a representative of Sonoco and the Reels division
- Deliver professional presentations and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Build strong cross-functional relationships and lead collaborative efforts across divisions and teams without direct reporting authority
Skills
- Strong strategic account management and relationship-building experience
- Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and lead within cross-functional environments
- Commercial acumen with the ability to identify customer value opportunities and support business growth
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Ability to operate effectively within a lean, highly collaborative team environment
- Experience managing large or complex customer relationships is preferred, $20M+
- Industrial or manufacturing sales experience is beneficial but not required
- Candidates with strong corporate or global account exposure and high growth potential are encouraged to apply
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
- Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
- Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Company Overview
Sonoco is a manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging. It was founded in 1899, and is headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.sonoco.com/.