National Accounts Manager| Silgan Closures |Downers Grove, IL
Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader. – We Are Silgan.
Silgan Closures seeks a National Accounts Manager to lead strategic customer relationships and drive profitable growth across key national and multi-location accounts. This senior commercial role combines strategic account management, B2B sales, business development, contract negotiation, customer retention, and revenue growth within the manufacturing and packaging industry.
The ideal candidate is an experienced National Accounts Manager or commercial sales leader with a proven record of growing complex accounts, negotiating multi-year supply agreements, and building executive-level customer partnerships.
What we offer you:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal plans, identity protection
Employee engagement events and team-building activities
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Stable employment with global industry leader
What you'll do:
Develop and execute strategic account plans for national and regional customers
Drive revenue growth, profitability, market penetration, and share of wallet
Lead complex contract negotiations involving pricing, supply agreements, service commitments, and strategic partnerships
Grow and protect key accounts through proactive sales and customer retention strategies
Build executive relationships across procurement, operations, supply chain, quality, and leadership
Lead cross-functional teams supporting account growth, customer satisfaction, and retention
Identify new business development and strategic sales opportunities
Provide market intelligence and customer insights to support commercial strategy and business planning
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; MBA preferred
10+ years of experience in strategic account management, national account sales, business development, or commercial leadership
Demonstrated success managing large, complex national or key accounts
Proven experience negotiating multi-year supply agreements and commercial contracts
Track record of driving revenue growth, profitability, account expansion, and customer retention
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
Customer-focused, results-driven approach
Why Join Silgan Closures?
Fortune 500 packaging leader with 109 manufacturing facilities worldwide
Global provider of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions
Commitment to safety, innovation, sustainability, and employee development
Collaborative culture where employees can make an immediate impact
Long-standing reputation for stability, growth, and operational excellence
Apply Now!
Bring your expertise in national account management, strategic sales, business development, and customer relationship management to Silgan Closures. Apply today to help grow and strengthen some of our most important customer partnerships.
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The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties…