Account Manager, Cushioning - Hartford, CT

Sealed Air
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, South Carolina, Simpsonville
803 N Maple St (Show on map)
May 21, 2026
Job Description Account Manager, Cushioning - Hartford, CT Connecticut, Danbury Requisition ID: 55063 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 Account Manager, Protective (Cushioning) Solutions is responsible for driving profitable growth within a defined territory or portfolio by delivering innovative, value-based packaging solutions. This role partners closely with customers to understand their operational challenges and provides tailored protective packaging systems that improve efficiency, reduce total cost, and support sustainability goals. The Account Manager acts as a trusted advisor, leveraging Sealed Air's portfolio of cushioning solutions (paper, foam, shrink films and inflatable systems) and service capabilities to create long-term customer value. This role is remote but should be located ideally in Hartford, CT but open to people within Connecticut. The region this Account Manager will support is Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, and the Eastern side of New York State. This person will be a road warrior throughout the week with some overnight travel (on average 2 nights/3 weeks). Key Responsibilities Drive Growth & Retention Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of accounts, achieving or exceeding revenue and margin targets Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities within target segments Build and execute strategic account plans aligned with customer and business objectives Customer-Centric Solution Selling Engage customers to understand packaging operations, pain points, and performance metrics Recommend and implement end-to-end cushioning solutions that optimize protection, throughput, and cost Lead packaging assessments, equipment trials, and solution validations Value Creation & Differentiation Articulate Sealed Air's value proposition, including automation, sustainability, and total cost of ownership Partner with engineering and applications teams to design customized solutions Quantify and communicate value through ROI and cost-in-use analysis Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Customer Service, Operations, Marketing, and Technical teams to ensure seamless execution Coordinate installations, onboarding, and post-sale support Pipeline & Territory Management Maintain a robust sales pipeline and accurate forecasting in CRM (e.g., Salesforce) Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer insights Prioritize opportunities to maximize growth and profitability Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Packaging, or related field 3-7+ years of B2B sales or account management experience (industrial, packaging, or manufacturing preferred) Experience with capital equipment and/or consumables sales is an asset Proven ability to deliver results in a solutions-based, consultative sales environment Strong business acumen and financial understanding (margin, ROI, TCO) Willingness to travel within assigned territory Core Competencies (Sealed Air Mindset) Customer First - Builds deep partnerships and delivers measurable value Innovative Thinking - Brings forward new ideas and solution approaches Execution Excellence - Drives results with discipline and accountability Collaboration - Works across functions to deliver integrated solutions Agility - Adapts quickly in a dynamic, customer-driven environment Success Measures Revenue and margin growth vs. plan New business development and pipeline conversion Customer retention and share-of-wallet expansion Adoption of value-based solutions (automation, sustainable materials) Forecast accuracy and CRM discipline Work Environment Field-based role with regular travel to customer sites, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities Combination of independent work and cross-functional team collaboration 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:55063 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.