About this role
As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
People • Customers • Trust
Join PCA and help shape the future of packaging solutions!
We’re looking for a dynamic National Accounts Sales Manager to lead strategic sales initiatives and drive growth with national accounts. If you thrive on building relationships, delivering innovative solutions, and exceeding goals, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute national sales strategies to grow profitable business.
- Build strong relationships with key accounts and identify new opportunities.
- Present creative packaging solutions tailored to customer needs.
- Manage pricing, quotations, and performance tracking for assigned accounts.
- Negotiate contracts and maintain long-term agreements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and ensure exceptional service.
- Support RFPs/RFIs and maintain accurate forecasts and records.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required; Business degree preferred.
- 7+ years of successful outside sales experience in packaging industry.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Expertise in packaging and corrugated products strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel; valid U.S. driver’s license required.
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
Why PCA?
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth and development.
- A culture built on integrity, innovation, and customer commitment.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Starting salary range for position: $130,900 - $243,100 (commissions may apply)
- Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
- Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
- Paid Holidays.
- Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
- Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
- Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
Other facts
About PCA
PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and the third-largest producer of uncoated freesheet in North America, based on production capacity. We have approximately 15,400 employees, with operations within the United States.
PCA’s Packaging segment includes seven containerboard mills and approximately 85 corrugated converting plants. In 2024, PCA produced about 294 billion square feet (BSF) of containerboard and shipped 67 BSF of corrugated products.
PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers.
PCA’s net sales for 2024 were $8.4 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois.
PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."
What you'll do
- The Sales Manager will develop and execute national sales strategies to grow profitable business and build strong relationships with key accounts. They will also manage pricing, quotations, and performance tracking for assigned accounts while collaborating with internal teams to ensure exceptional service.
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