Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. The Portfolio Manager is responsible for leading the commercial strategy and execution of the Everyday Cushioning portfolio. The Portfolio Manager partners closely with sales, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, R&D, finance, and marketing to translate market insights into actionable portfolio priorities, support go-to-market execution, and ensure the portfolio is positioned for both long-term competitiveness and short-term performance.
This role is located in Charlotte, NC on a hybrid basis coming into the office Monday through Thursday with flexibility to work remote on Fridays.
Commercial Portfolio Strategy
Own the commercial strategy for the portfolio, including pricing, margin, mix, and product positioning.
Evaluate portfolio performance and recommend actions to improve profitability, growth, and competitiveness.
Support strategic decisions on investments, product enhancements, and portfolio expansion or divestment opportunities.
Partner with R&D, marketing, operations, and supply chain to guide product development priorities and commercialization plans.
Support business cases for new products, enhancements, equipment, and other portfolio investments.
Ensure lifecycle decisions are grounded in customer needs, financial impact, and operational feasibility.
Monitor portfolio performance and market conditions to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for action.
Market and Customer Insight
Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitive activity to inform portfolio decisions.
Act as a voice of the customer by understanding application needs, market pain points, and value drivers.
Participate in customer discussions, industry events, and trade shows as needed.
Lead through influence across commercial, technical, and operational teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
~5+ years of experience in product management, portfolio management, pricing, commercial strategy, commercial operations, supply chain, category management, or a related field.
~ Experience in manufacturing, packaging, distribution, plastics, chemicals, or another price-sensitive B2B environment.
~ Strong understanding of pricing, margin management, product lifecycle management, and commercial decision-making.
~ Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend actionable portfolio decisions.
~ Experience in packaging, cushioning, plastics, or similar industrial products.
Background in portfolio strategy, supply chain optimization, pricing strategy, or commercial analytics.
Experience building business cases for product investments, launches, rationalization, or portfolio changes.
Familiarity with SAP or other ERP/PLM tools.
Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis skills.
Collaborative, accountable, and customer-oriented
A successful Portfolio Manager will shape portfolio strategy, guide lifecycle decisions from early concept through phase-out, and drive tactical action that improves portfolio economics. This person will identify opportunities, build credible business cases, align stakeholders around priorities, and help position the Everyday Cushioning portfolio for profitable, sustainable growth.
The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.
Relocation: No
Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at
This role is located in Charlotte, NC on a hybrid basis coming into the office Monday through Thursday with flexibility to work remote on Fridays.
Commercial Portfolio Strategy
Own the commercial strategy for the portfolio, including pricing, margin, mix, and product positioning.
Evaluate portfolio performance and recommend actions to improve profitability, growth, and competitiveness.
Support strategic decisions on investments, product enhancements, and portfolio expansion or divestment opportunities.
Partner with R&D, marketing, operations, and supply chain to guide product development priorities and commercialization plans.
Support business cases for new products, enhancements, equipment, and other portfolio investments.
Ensure lifecycle decisions are grounded in customer needs, financial impact, and operational feasibility.
Monitor portfolio performance and market conditions to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for action.
Market and Customer Insight
Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitive activity to inform portfolio decisions.
Act as a voice of the customer by understanding application needs, market pain points, and value drivers.
Participate in customer discussions, industry events, and trade shows as needed.
Lead through influence across commercial, technical, and operational teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
~5+ years of experience in product management, portfolio management, pricing, commercial strategy, commercial operations, supply chain, category management, or a related field.
~ Experience in manufacturing, packaging, distribution, plastics, chemicals, or another price-sensitive B2B environment.
~ Strong understanding of pricing, margin management, product lifecycle management, and commercial decision-making.
~ Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend actionable portfolio decisions.
~ Experience in packaging, cushioning, plastics, or similar industrial products.
Background in portfolio strategy, supply chain optimization, pricing strategy, or commercial analytics.
Experience building business cases for product investments, launches, rationalization, or portfolio changes.
Familiarity with SAP or other ERP/PLM tools.
Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis skills.
Collaborative, accountable, and customer-oriented
A successful Portfolio Manager will shape portfolio strategy, guide lifecycle decisions from early concept through phase-out, and drive tactical action that improves portfolio economics. This person will identify opportunities, build credible business cases, align stakeholders around priorities, and help position the Everyday Cushioning portfolio for profitable, sustainable growth.
The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.
Relocation: No
Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at
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