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Account Manager, Automated Packaging Systems - Tennessee (Nashville or Memphis)

Sealed Air
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, South Carolina, Simpsonville
803 N Maple St (Show on map)
Jul 20, 2026
Job Description Account Manager, Automated Packaging Systems - Tennessee (Nashville or Memphis) Memphis , Tennessee, Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee Requisition ID: 55834 If you are a current employee click here to apply. Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com. Job Description The Automated Packaging Solutions (APS), Account Manager role reports directly to the Regional Sales Director. This role will demonstrate product and selling expertise within the APS portfolio. They will be responsible for revenue within a geographical APS sales area, accountable for accounts assigned directly to them, prospecting new customers, maintaining and growing their existing customer business and supporting APS business assigned to Cushioning Account Managers. This role is remote but must reside near Nashville or Memphis. The role will support Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. This person will be a road warrior out seeing clients 3-4 days per week with up to 30% overnight travel depending on the candidates location. Key responsibilities: Drives sales growth through Knowledge-based Selling Approach - Build deep understanding of customer needs through research, open-ended questioning, and analysis; Leverages deep product knowledge to design and deliver unique solutions to each customer; Holds regular discussions with customers and distributors to investigate new opportunities Leverages Consultative Approach - Develop deep understanding of customer needs; Can take customer quickly from prospect to problem-solving dialogue to solution offering; Drives to close sales; Delivers personalized insight and custom solution rooted in the APS value proposition to customers; Can easily discuss value of product suite and cost of solutions with customers and complete appropriate sales Demonstrates Market and Solution Knowledge - Understand sector/industry needs, and economic drivers; Understand and clearly articulate full suite of APS solutions, products, and programs to end users and distributors Drives Sales Planning and Growth - Create a sales, profitability and growth plan for the assigned geography that identifies how to drive profitable growth with existing and potential customers Maintains Accounts - Provide support to maintain customer accounts by establishing relationships, effectively addressing problem/resolution situations, and following up on customer questions and new application inquiries quickly and efficiently; ensure customer satisfaction/retention with the APS product line. Drives Profitability Improvement - Work closely with Marketing team to regularly review and improve account profitability by utilizing internal tools/support, delivering a market-priced selling strategy, and managing margins; Partners with Marketing team to launch new products and solutions to assigned accounts Manages Administrative Duties - Complete key administrative tasks such as pricing, CRM reporting, rebate and promotion coordination, customer relationship and activity reporting, budgeting, travel and expenses Qualifications * BA/BS Degree; MBA or MS a plus * 3+ years of experience in outside sales * 3+ years of MS Office Suite * Valid Driver's License * Ability to travel overnight * Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, CRM knowledgeable Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills Strong critical thinking skills and ability to be creative Ability to present complex topics in easy-to-understand way Ability to influence decision-making and negotiate with customers Ability to work across teams and navigate complex environment Demonstrates learning agility Strong business acumen Goal-focused/deadline-driven/results-oriented Self-starter and coachable Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills Pay Transparency: Total Target Compensation (Base + Commission): $103,600 - 166,750 The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being. Requisition id:55834 Relocation:No Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com. LINK1 MON1 Information at a Glance WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?* It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.