Senior Account Executive (Inks & Coatings)

Senior Account Executive – Inks & Coatings

Territory: Northeast U.S. (VA to ME; inland to NY & PA)

Location: Hybrid. Ideal candidates must reside in Central NY, NJ, or Philadelphia region

Jericho HR Group is partnering with a global manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Account Executive to support strategic customers within the narrow web / label and flexible packaging space.

This role serves as a key commercial and technical liaison, responsible for driving profitable growth through strategic account management, solution-based selling, and application expertise in inks and coatings. The position blends revenue ownership with technical credibility, partnering cross-functionally to deliver long-term customer value.

This is a hybrid role with travel throughout the Northeast territory. 

• Manage a portfolio of strategic accounts with responsibility for revenue growth, margin performance, and profitability
• Develop and execute account strategies aligned with customer and business objectives
• Identify and convert new business opportunities including product conversions, line extensions, and new applications
• Lead pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements 

• Act as a solutions partner, leveraging expertise in inks, coatings, and printing processes
• Lead press trials, product introductions, and technical validations
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex technical or application challenges
• Translate technical performance and process improvements into clear business value 

• Build relationships across operations, quality, procurement, and leadership teams
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for customer performance and satisfaction
• Partner with internal technical, R&D, and operations teams to deliver solutions 
  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8–10+ years of experience in B2B sales within manufacturing, printing, coatings, or related industries
• Strong experience in technical sales, account management, or solution-based selling
• Understanding of printing processes, coatings, or converting environments (labels, packaging, or related)
• Experience with color management systems (e.g., X-Rite) preferred
• Familiarity with lamination, coating, or post-print converting processes
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards (e.g., VOC compliance)