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Account Executive
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What they do
An Account Executive manages communications with business clients that buy services from a company, such as advertising or banking services, or manages sales accounts. Works with a set of clients over time, and recruits new clients. Promotes products developed specifically for a client, such as an advertising campaign, or matches clients with available services or products.
$86,771 / year median in California
-17% projected decline
Job Description
Sales & Account Management Mission
Our Sales & Account Management team is committed to building lasting customer partnerships, identifying opportunities for growth, and delivering innovative packaging solutions that create value for our customers and CCL. Through market knowledge, collaboration, and strong account leadership, we drive sustainable and profitable growth while positioning CCL as a trusted partner in the marketplace.
Position Summary
The National Account Manager is responsible for developing and growing strategic customer relationships while identifying new product and business opportunities within assigned accounts. This role develops and executes account strategies, communicates market trends and product innovations, and partners across CCL functions to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and support sustainable, profitable sales growth.
Key Responsibilities Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve sales, growth, and profitability objectives
Build strong relationships and effectively penetrate customer organizations at multiple levels
Identify opportunities to expand existing business and increase market share
Prioritize account opportunities based on growth potential, customer needs, and profitability
Develop and communicate compelling value propositions that position CCL as a preferred packaging partner
Maintain awareness of customer, industry, market, and end-user trends and communicate relevant insights throughout the organization
Introduce customers to new product developments, innovations, capabilities, and solutions
Lead the commercialization and implementation of new business awards
Partner cross-functionally with Customer Service, Graphics, Technical, Operations, and other internal teams to meet customer requirements
Coordinate internal resources and activities necessary to successfully support assigned accounts
Maintain effective communication regarding customer needs, pricing, business opportunities, and account activity
Manage customer relationships in accordance with company policies, procedures, and business practices
Drive sustainable and profitable sales growth while supporting long-term customer retention Core Competencies Strategic account management and relationship building
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to influence and lead across multiple levels of an organization
Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and customer priorities simultaneously
Collaborative approach to cross-functional problem-solving
Self-directed and capable of working effectively with limited supervision
Customer-focused with a strong understanding of value-based selling Qualifications Experience in sales, national account management, business development, or a related customer-facing role
Demonstrated ability to develop and grow strategic customer relationships
Strong financial and commercial understanding
Ability to develop and execute account strategies that support sales and profitability goals
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities in a remote or field-based environment Preferred Experience Experience within packaging, labels, printing, consumer products, or a related manufacturing industry
Experience managing large, complex, or national customer accounts
Experience working within a cross-functional manufacturing organization
Knowledge of product commercialization and new-product introduction processes Scope & Decision-Making
This position manages diverse and complex customer and business activities requiring significant planning, coordination, and cross-functional leadership. The National Account Manager may lead and coordinate the work of employees and functional resources who do not directly report to the position and is expected to manage account priorities and activities over monthly and quarterly business cycles.
Work Environment
Combination of remote/office work, customer interaction, and visits to manufacturing locations as required. Travel may be necessary to support customer relationships, business development activities, and internal collaboration. CCL Ind. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance