Operations Innovation Manager Jobs in Plainwell, MI

Join ProAmpac as a Sales Account Manager and drive growth across the Midwest’s dairy and protein markets!  Build strong customer partnerships, uncover new opportunities, and make an impact within our US Consumer Division.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for growing revenue, expanding customer partnerships, and delivering profitable business results across a diverse portfolio of customers and manufacturing capabilities.

This role that blends strategic account management, new business development (proven hunter ability), and cross-functional leadership. You’ll serve as the key link between customers and our operations, ensuring seamless execution and long-term success.

What You’ll Do

• Drive sales growth and profitability, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue and margin targets
• Build and strengthen relationships with key customer stakeholders, becoming a trusted partner
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing accounts and targeted prospects
• Partner with operations, supply chain, technical, and customer service teams to ensure on-time, on-spec delivery
• Lead coordination of product launches, trials, and ongoing programs
• Serve as the primary liaison between customer needs and ProAmpac’s manufacturing capabilities
• Manage customer programs including forecasting, quoting, order flow, and inventory models (e.g., VMI)
• Provide market insights and competitive intelligence to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and flawless execution across all deliverables

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Packaging, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably with large or multi-site customers
• Experience in flexible packaging, films, & specifically die-cut lidding strongly preferred
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and achieving performance targets
• Ability to lead and influence within a cross-functional, matrixed environment
• Demonstrated experience with CRMs, Salesforce preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Willingness to travel to support customer and plant engagement

Compensation: Competitive base salary starting at $130K+, plus commission, with final compensation based on experience

Travel: Required.  Frequency may vary from approximately 20-40%

Join ProAmpac

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company delivering innovative solutions, industry-leading service, and award-winning products to customers around the world. ProAmpac was founded on the idea that a focus on material science will drive innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers, supported by our five core values, Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact, that foster a culture of speed, simplicity, and self-confidence.

At ProAmpac, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, collaborate across a diverse network of facilities, and help shape the future of packaging.

Why ProAmpac

• Be part of a high-growth, innovation-focused, vertically integrated, and global company
• Collaborate with industry experts across sales, operations, and engineering
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on customer success and business growth
• Earn a competitive compensation package, 401K plan and flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family needs;
• Enjoy employee perks such as discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, travel, and much more.

Ready to make an IMPACT with a growing global leader in packaging that’s committed to continuous improvement and sustainability? Join ProAmpac and bring your packaging sales expertise and drive to a team focused on innovation and growth. We encourage you to apply!

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