Account Manager II

Account Manager II

Sales Full time Americas - North America - United States - Springfield - Remote/Home Illinois

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

Job Description

This role is the key contact for assigned accounts within a territory. This role provides tactical sales direction and communication strategies to defend existing business and gain new business. This individual will work with stakeholders to implement business and marketing plans for assigned accounts. This role is focused on growth of an assigned territory with a focus on growing share of wallet.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Geographic Scope: North American sales region - WI, IL and IN
• Annual sales: $10-25 million
• Number of accounts: 3-20

Drive for results:

• Deliver sales goals including profitable year-over-year growth for assigned territory.
• Leverage knowledge of Amcor, our products, the industry and competitive market to enable the business to win
• Increase business with existing and new accounts through prospecting and networking
• Manage the complexities of account(s) in support of customer needs and effectively communicate the needs to the internal organization
• Orchestrate and support key business negotiations, supporting Amcor's interests demonstrating an ability to influence decision and actions

Relationship Management:

• Grow relationships with customers based upon trust and respect, enhancing the ability to have proactive & complex conversations
• Build collaborative relationships between Amcor and your account/s to include: leadership, marketing, R&D, with a view of enhancing sales initiatives and profitably while meeting customer needs
• Build and leverage cross-functional relationships to support the share of wallet growth strategies as well as support the commercialization and onboarding process with other key areas (both internal and external)
• Network externally to become familiar with key influencers and collaborators within the industry with a specific focus on co-packers, machine suppliers, OEMs, industry associations

Stakeholder Engagements:

• Coordinates Sales Management, R&D, Marketing and Field Service in support of validation trials and customer trials
• Manages accounts receivable as acceptable levels with assistance from the credit department
• Work with Strategic Marketing to identify actions to meet strategic unmet customer needs
• With leader support, collaborate cross-functionally on the implementation of defined strategy (technology, product management, commercial) for the market and targeted segments

Reporting:

• Report and communicate current performance achievements in terms of sales and marketing contribution to the business unit for monthly management reporting
• Drive forecast accuracy for improved business results
• Recognizes competitive insights marketing strategies, pricing structures or product performance and communicates intelligence to stakeholders
• Responsible for the management of Account Planning, Pipeline management, profitability improvements, and churn management in CRM tool

WHAT WE VALUE

• Proven track record of successful sales growth and profitability
• Experience with negotiations

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years relevant experience in technical, sales and general management, preferably within the packaging industry
• Experience in working in a large scale business-to-business environment
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally 60% of time.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $98,000 to $122,500; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $98,000 to $147,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)