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Account Manager – Packaging Client Success / Retention

Accurate Paper Box · Knoxville, TN · 2 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Relocation bonus
  • Signed bonus
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Company

    Accurate Paper Box is a privately held business located in Knoxville, TN and serving the Southeast and Midwest. We manufacture and design folding cartons and related paperboard products to meet a variety of customer needs.

    Job Summary

    The Account Manager is responsible for nurturing, growing, and retaining existing customer relationships to drive long-term value. This role acts as the day-to-day contact for key accounts, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, proactively solving problems, and identifying opportunities to grow wallet share across all lines of business.

    Responsibilities

    • Serve as the lead point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring timely and successful delivery of solutions according to customer objectives
    • Build long-term relationships with existing clients by understanding their packaging needs, internal processes, and go-to-market demands
    • Cook with internal teams (estimating, structural design, production, shipping) to ensure orders are accurate, cost-effective, and delivered on time
    • Resolve customer issues with urgency and professionalism, managing expectations throughout the lifecycle of each job
    • Partner with sales, prepress, and operations to support product launches, price updates, or new project development
    • Track account activity and communications through CRM (Pipedrive) and ERP (CartonERP) systems
    • Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and customer scorecard reporting for strategic accounts
    • Identify account growth opportunities and collaborate with Account Executives to present upsell or cross-sell solutions

    People and Culture

    • Partner closely with the customer and internal teams to ensure strong alignment and responsiveness
    • Demonstrate empathy, reliability, and follow-through to build trust and rapport
    • Support a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
    • Help surface customer feedback and market intelligence to support company innovation and service offerings

    Critical Skills / Capabilities

    • Customer-Centric: Understands customer needs and creates tailored solutions to retain and grow relationships
    • Communication: Effectively delivers messages across teams and clients, adapting tone and detail to the audience
    • Organizational Skills: Balances multiple priorities and works through complex scheduling or production scenarios
    • Problem-Solving: Resolves account issues and anticipates challenges before they escalate
    • Detail-Oriented: Reviews orders, specs, and project details with precision
    • Time Management: Juggles recurring tasks and urgent requests with efficiency
    • Decision-Making: Exercises judgment to keep projects moving forward while protecting customer satisfaction
    • Technical Skills: Comfortable navigating CRM, ERP, Outlook, Excel, shared drives, and quoting tools

    Experience

    • Required: +5 years of experience in account management or customer service in a B2B manufacturing environment
    • Preferred: Experience in folding carton, corrugated, or related paperboard packaging

    Education

    • Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Packaging Science or a related field OR combination of education and experience

    Benefits/Perks

    • Salary / Bonus Eligible
    • Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
    • Career Advancement
    • Supportive, family-oriented team culture

    Custom Folding Cartons and Sustainable Packaging Solutions

    Since 1967, Accurate Paper Box has delivered high-quality, custom packaging solutions with precision, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. We specialize in folding cartons and paperboard packaging, helping brands across industries bring their products to life with packaging that’s functional, attractive, and environmentally responsible. As a trusted name in packaging innovation, we combine structural expertise with premium materials and advanced printing capabilities. Whether you're launching a new product or upgrading your packaging design, we work closely with you from concept to completion.

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