Key Account Manager - Food

Build your Career with an Industry Leader MCC is the global leader of premium labels, helping brands stand out in competitive markets. The Account Manager works to improve MCC Label’s market position and achieve financial growth. This position defines long‑term organizational strategic goals, builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, negotiates and closes business deals and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions. The Account Manager focuses on three main areas: New Account Development, Client Retention, and Account Planning. This role is highly collaborative as it requires interaction with mid and senior level management, marketing, and technical staff. Responsibilities New Account Development Prospect for potential new clients – cold call and set up meetings with potential clients and decision makers Work with team to develop proposals that address client needs, concerns, and objectives. Participate in pricing the solution/service. Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion. Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately. Client Retention Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships. Work with technical staff, analytics group, marketing and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs. Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs. Account Planning Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends. Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels. Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators. Administrative Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate. Enter and manage data accurately within the company’s CRM or other sales management systems. Forecast and meet sales targets. Track and record activity on accounts. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 3‑5 years proven work experience in sales directly in labels or flexible packaging. Must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. This role is primarily office‑based or home office‑based, requiring extended periods of sitting, computer use, occasional walking or light lifting, and may involve brief visits to manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed. Multi‑Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr MCC Label