Key Account Manager

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Autajon is a family‑owned industrial group that prides itself on the "Connected Entrepreneur" ethos. We are well‑established in the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits and Confectionery & Specialties markets, broadening our international presence by integrating locally‑active sites that share our DNA. Together, we support customers by providing high‑performance, sustainable services in the world of cases, labels, boxes and point‑of‑sale displays.

With more than 50 years of know‑how, we create customized, innovative solutions that are always responsive to environmental and social issues. We employ more than 4,000 people across 41 sites, generating sales of €800 million.

Authentic, sharing common values, we recruit individuals looking for a personal and collective adventure.

Are you looking for the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? Look no further! Our Group is looking for new talent, passionate about their work and eager to meet the needs of our customers as well as work with the most prestigious international brands.

Located in the greater Nashua, NH area, Autajon Packaging Boston is a full‑service packaging provider offering traditional folding cartons and a variety of other innovative styles. Some of our well‑known customers are Lindt, Hershey, Godiva and Ferrero Rocher. We currently employ 100 regular full‑time employees year‑round and roughly 80 seasonal employees. The Nashua facility is located 30 minutes outside Boston, an hour from the ocean and one and a half hours from the mountains – a great place for an outdoors person to live or to raise a family.

• Maintain and grow positive client relationships, liaising between clients and management.
• Work closely with Administrative Sales Coordinators (ASCs) to maintain a high standard of customer satisfaction.
• Focus on growing and developing existing clients, along with generating new business.
• Ensure customer requests and needs are met daily, effectively understanding and communicating facility capabilities and processes.
• If applicable, work with the Global Account Manager in identifying customer needs and priorities, producing the recommendations into preliminary, general, and final detailed designs.
• Coordinate with production department on customer job delivery dates.
• Coordinate customer orders from initial inquiry through all phases to delivery.
• Work independently and within a team on special non‑recurring and ongoing projects.
• Travel up to 25%+ to facilities within the Group and clients/events domestically. International travel are exceptions.
• Attend trade shows as necessary such as Luxepack (New York) and others.
• Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned by Executive Leadership and the Global Account Manager.

Must learn and comply with all Autajon group safety rules, in reference to the employee handbook.

• College degree: packaging science, business administration and marketing courses preferred.
• Fluency in French a plus.
• 2‑years industry experience preferred in packaging.
• Must display an attitude that is key to success.
• Strong account management and relationship building skills.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), ERPs and basic computer programs. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are a plus.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills along with the ability to prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules, and procedures of Autajon Packaging Boston, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees.

In addition to growth opportunities, as an APBo employee, you receive more than just a paycheck.

Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental and vision programs, company paid life insurance, generous paid time off program, FSA, dependent care FSA, STD, LTD, Parental Leave, EAP, 401K with a company match, 12 paid holidays.

Autajon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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