Sales Manager

Sales Manager - Packaging Solutions | Silgan Closures | Downers Grove, IL

Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader. - We Are Silgan.

Silgan Closures, a global company in sustainable packaging solutions, is seeking a Sales Manager at our Downers Grove, IL Corporate Office. In this role, you will guide strategic efforts to grow revenue, expand into new markets, and win national and multinational accounts across our plastic and metal closure solutions for the food and beverage industry.

We're looking for a results-oriented sales professional with a hunter mentality and a passion for developing new business opportunities.

What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 based on education and experience
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D and disability coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits: critical illness, identify theft, legal plans, pet insurance, credit union access and more
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Monthly employee activities such as holidays, outings, food trucks, giveaways and special events
• A great work environment and opportunities for career growth within a global Fortune 500 organization

What you will do:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in untapped markets, verticals, and product categories
• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers while driving strategic sales growth
• Develop go-to-market strategies and territory plans that deliver measurable results
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to uncover emerging opportunities
• Resolve objections and close deals through value-based, consultative selling
• Join forces cross-functionally to ensure seamless onboarding and support for new accounts
• Partner with Customer Account Specialists to align supply chain and inventory with customer expectations

• Negotiating national and international contracts and proposals
• Expanding market share across major food and beverage customers while pursuing emerging markets and opportunities.
• Managing receivables and optimizing working capital
• Being part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and sustainability

What you'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of business-to-business sales experience in packaging, manufacturing or food or beverage sectors
• Proven success in new business development and sales strategy execution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• A self-starter mindset with a consistent record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Ability to study market data and convert insights into actionable plans

Who are we:

• Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia

• A supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods products for food, beverage, healthcare, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products
• A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company

Apply Today!

Join Silgan Closures in Downers Grove, IL as our next Sales Manager and make an impact driving sustainable growth in the packaging industry.

Apply now and grow your career with Silgan!

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

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 requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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