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Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.\nReporting to the Sales Director, the Cascades Sonoco Account Representative will lead all direct sales activities within an assigned Midwest regional territory. This role is critical in driving growth in our Poly and Water-based coated board to service folding carton, corrugated, and other markets requiring deep customer engagement, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate customer needs into high-value packaging solutions.\nYou will be responsible for building and executing account strategies, expanding multi-level relationships, and identifying opportunities aligned with our capabilities in Poly and Water-based coated board to service folding carton, corrugated, and other markets. Success in this role requires consistent territory travel, disciplined use of sales systems, and strong analytical skills to ensure accurate and actionable forecasting.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\nThis role supports thejoint venture between Cascades Inc. and Sonoco Products Company, and you will be responsible for understanding the changing market conditions, recognize developing trends, and identify creative solutions that will allow our partners to be successful in dynamic markets.\n\nProvide insights to Marketing to support strategic planning initiatives; ensure account plans align with broader divisional strategies and market positioning.\n\nImplement, monitor, and refine account plans to maximize effectiveness, growth, and customer value.\n\nDevelop and manage a territory sales funnel focused on new folding carton business opportunities.\n\nEstablish and maintain multi-level customer relationships, ensuring regular engagement with decision-makers, influencers, and operational contacts.\n\nConduct ongoing discovery to understand customer operations, challenges, and packaging needs-identifying what constitutes true value for each customer.\n\nPromote new product innovations, service offerings, and potential applications for our folding carton capabilities.\n\nMaintain a disciplined call plan and adjust based on market conditions, customer needs, and growth objectives.\n\nMonitor customer facilities for activity such as expansions, closures, equipment investments, business shifts, and volume changes.\n\nMaintain detailed customer profiles, including share of business, product specifications, pricing, competitor activity, and performance metrics.\n\nIdentify prospective accounts and support acquisition-oriented discussions where appropriate.\n\nMaintain current information regarding gross margins, competitive pricing benchmarks, and cost drivers in the folding carton industry.\n\nMake informed pricing recommendations aligned with margin targets, value propositions, and competitive positioning.\n\nUse CRM systems and reporting tools rigorously to deliver accurate sales forecasting, funnel analysis, and territory performance reporting.\n\nLeverage data to identify trends, refine strategies, and drive accountability within the sales cycle.\n\nProvide consistent, high-quality reporting on account activity, customer updates, and progress against account plans.\n\nPartner with internal teams-Operations, Customer Service, Engineering, and Marketing-to bring forward customer-driven solutions.\n\nCommunicate critical account information to the organization to support operational readiness and strategic alignments.\n\nThis role requires significant regional travel: approximately 3 nights per week.\n\nCandidates must be comfortable managing a remote territory and maintaining an in-person presence with customers across the Midwest region remote (Chicago, Indiana, Ohio ideal) on a regular basis.\n\nWe’d Love to Hear From You If:\nA 4-year college degree.\n\n3+ years of experience in folding carton manufacturing, corrugated packaging.\n\nDemonstrated success in sales prospecting, new business development, and territory growth.\n\nProven ability to manage complex sales development cycles and multiple concurrent customer projects.\n\nFamiliarity with folding carton design, converting processes, food service/CPG packaging requirements, and paperboard substrates.\n\nStrong discipline with CRM tools, sales reporting systems, and data analysis to support accurate forecasting and strategic planning.\n\nExcellent communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills.\n\nExperience in corrugated or folding carton manufacturing.\n\nCompensation:\nThis is a progression position, and can be a Level I, II, or Senior, depending on experience and business needs. The annual base salary range for this role is as follows:\nAccount Representative: $73,280 - $82,440, plus an annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.\n\nAccount Representative II: $99,360 - $111,780, plus an annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.\n\nSenior Account Representative: $111,760 - $125,730, plus an annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.\n\n#LI-CB1\nAt Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services\nPaid time off and holidays to 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