Key Account Manager - Home & Personal Care Packaging - Northeast US, George Thomas, US

George Thomas are working in partnership with a rigid plastic packaging company that services the global market.

We are actively seeking a Key Account Manager , who will play a vital role in managing a portfolio of accounts across the home & personal care markets across the Northeast US territory.

Reporting to the Sales Director, you will work closely with diverse teams to elevate customer satisfaction and provide exceptional service.

This position is remote in the Northeast - you must reside within a 3 hour radius of NYC.

You will add value to the team by:

• Cultivate strategic accounts by collaborating within a global account team
• Build meaningful connections throughout customer organizations to drive growth
• Identify new product opportunities based on insightful customer feedback
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Supply Chain to understand and address customer needs
• Highlight competitive advantages during negotiations with grace
• Develop and implement compelling value propositions with an insights-driven approach
• Oversee account planning, pipeline management, and CRM systems with diligence

What will make you stand out:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a packaging science field.
• 5+ years of experience in direct sales or key account management, preferably within CPG, cosmetic, beauty packaging or B2B personal care manufacturing.
• Ability to embrace new marketing and sales techniques with enthusiasm
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience thriving in decentralized environments with frequent travel
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with a passion for exceeding sales goals
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Salesforce

The interview process:

1. Teams Interview with the Sales Director - 1 hour
2. Teams Interview with the VP North America - 1 hour
3. Face-to-face meeting with the Sales Director - TBC

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion samuel.thomas@george-thomas.com