Account Manager

Sonoco

Account Manager driving market-informed commercial strategy and managing key customer relationships at Sonoco. Required 8+ years of relevant B2B experience and strong analytical skills.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,800 - $140,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute comprehensive sales & marketing plans, strengthen product positioning, increase brand awareness, and drive customer engagement with key accounts and prospects.
Identify growth opportunities and competitive advantages using data-driven market and customer analysis.
Support go-to-market decisions by defining where to compete and how to win.
Identify and document customer markets, ideal customer profiles (ICPs), and buyer roles and behaviors.
Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer needs to inform commercial strategy.
Develop, maintain, and execute account plans for major existing and prospective accounts within the assigned territory or portfolio.
Establish and maintain multi-level relationships within customer organizations.
Conduct regular in-person customer visits to strengthen relationships and identify growth opportunities.
Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines and prospect reports with strong data quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in sales, account management, commercial strategy, or business analytics in a B2B environment.
Strong analytical and financial acumen; advanced Excel skills required.
Demonstrated experience developing account plans, market strategies, and customer proposals.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams through data, insight, and expertise.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

salesaccount managementcommercial strategybusiness analyticsdata analysismarket analysisaccount plansmarket strategiescustomer proposalsExcel

Soft Skills

analytical acumenfinancial acumencommunication skillspresentation skillsrelationship-building skillsinfluenceprioritizationadaptabilityteam collaborationcustomer engagement