Strategic Accounts Director, Protein Packaging (Remote)
Sealed Air, Dallas, TX, United States
Strategic Accounts Director, Protein Packaging (Remote)
Job Description The Strategic Account Director will own the commercial relationship with one of Cryovac’s largest national accounts in food packaging. These accounts generate $50–100M+ in annual revenue. You negotiate contracts at the $50M+ level, hold direct P&L accountability for your accounts, and serve as the primary executive contact for customer C‑suite leadership.
This role requires someone who can operate in boardroom settings with confidence, defend a position, and drive commercial outcomes. The person builds and executes strategic account plans, negotiates high‑value contracts, drives adoption of new packaging technologies, and holds direct accountability for account‑level P&L outcomes. It is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
Responsibilities
Own executive-level relationships with C‑suite and senior leadership at assigned national accounts.
Build and execute multi-year strategic account plans with defined revenue, margin, and growth targets.
Lead contract negotiations at the $50M+ level, including pricing structures, long‑term agreements, and bundled equipment and materials offerings.
Develop stakeholder roadmaps across each customer organization.
Partner with R&D, marketing, and supply chain to develop packaging solutions tied to measurable customer outcomes.
Structure and lead cross‑functional forums (e.g., case‑ready summits) to align product strategy with customer needs.
Maintain product knowledge across a diverse packaging portfolio.
Lead quarterly business reviews and own pipeline accuracy within CRM.
Represent the company at trade shows and lead on‑site meetings with senior customer leadership.
Coordinate with senior leadership for quarterly or semi‑annual strategic customer engagements.
Manage pricing submissions, rebate programs, and expense reporting.
Travel and Location 50–70% travel. Approximately one monthly visit to corporate account locations, regular plant visits with regional sales teams, and attendance at industry trade shows. Remote role with preference for the Midwest (Texas to Colorado to Iowa/Nebraska/Kansas corridor) or proximity to a major airport.
Required Qualifications
Food packaging industry experience preferred.
Contract negotiation experience.
P&L management experience with direct accountability for account-level financial outcomes.
Executive presence to lead C‑suite conversations and boardroom-level engagements.
Ability to construct and understand complex deal structures, including bundled offerings.
Product knowledge across a diverse packaging portfolio or ability to develop it quickly.
Track record of growing enterprise accounts with measurable revenue and margin results.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise CRM platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
Protein industry background with deep knowledge of the protein business and supply chain.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
Prior experience managing strategic national accounts.
What Success Looks Like
Assigned accounts show year-over-year revenue growth and margin improvement.
Contracts are closed on terms that protect margin and strengthen the customer relationship.
New solutions and bundled offerings are adopted within defined timelines.
Internal stakeholders view you as the owner of the account, not a coordinator.
Why This Role
Direct P&L ownership of $50–100M+ national accounts.
C‑suite access with major accounts in the food and protein packaging industry.
Latitude to shape account strategy, structure complex deals, and influence product direction.
Senior leadership actively engaged alongside you in key customer relationships.
Pay Transparency: Total Target Compensation (Base + Commission):
$164,800 - $230,700
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: 54223
Relocation: Yes
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.
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Job Description The Strategic Account Director will own the commercial relationship with one of Cryovac’s largest national accounts in food packaging. These accounts generate $50–100M+ in annual revenue. You negotiate contracts at the $50M+ level, hold direct P&L accountability for your accounts, and serve as the primary executive contact for customer C‑suite leadership.
This role requires someone who can operate in boardroom settings with confidence, defend a position, and drive commercial outcomes. The person builds and executes strategic account plans, negotiates high‑value contracts, drives adoption of new packaging technologies, and holds direct accountability for account‑level P&L outcomes. It is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
Responsibilities
Own executive-level relationships with C‑suite and senior leadership at assigned national accounts.
Build and execute multi-year strategic account plans with defined revenue, margin, and growth targets.
Lead contract negotiations at the $50M+ level, including pricing structures, long‑term agreements, and bundled equipment and materials offerings.
Develop stakeholder roadmaps across each customer organization.
Partner with R&D, marketing, and supply chain to develop packaging solutions tied to measurable customer outcomes.
Structure and lead cross‑functional forums (e.g., case‑ready summits) to align product strategy with customer needs.
Maintain product knowledge across a diverse packaging portfolio.
Lead quarterly business reviews and own pipeline accuracy within CRM.
Represent the company at trade shows and lead on‑site meetings with senior customer leadership.
Coordinate with senior leadership for quarterly or semi‑annual strategic customer engagements.
Manage pricing submissions, rebate programs, and expense reporting.
Travel and Location 50–70% travel. Approximately one monthly visit to corporate account locations, regular plant visits with regional sales teams, and attendance at industry trade shows. Remote role with preference for the Midwest (Texas to Colorado to Iowa/Nebraska/Kansas corridor) or proximity to a major airport.
Required Qualifications
Food packaging industry experience preferred.
Contract negotiation experience.
P&L management experience with direct accountability for account-level financial outcomes.
Executive presence to lead C‑suite conversations and boardroom-level engagements.
Ability to construct and understand complex deal structures, including bundled offerings.
Product knowledge across a diverse packaging portfolio or ability to develop it quickly.
Track record of growing enterprise accounts with measurable revenue and margin results.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise CRM platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
Protein industry background with deep knowledge of the protein business and supply chain.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
Prior experience managing strategic national accounts.
What Success Looks Like
Assigned accounts show year-over-year revenue growth and margin improvement.
Contracts are closed on terms that protect margin and strengthen the customer relationship.
New solutions and bundled offerings are adopted within defined timelines.
Internal stakeholders view you as the owner of the account, not a coordinator.
Why This Role
Direct P&L ownership of $50–100M+ national accounts.
C‑suite access with major accounts in the food and protein packaging industry.
Latitude to shape account strategy, structure complex deals, and influence product direction.
Senior leadership actively engaged alongside you in key customer relationships.
Pay Transparency: Total Target Compensation (Base + Commission):
$164,800 - $230,700
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: 54223
Relocation: Yes
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.
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