Sales Manager Corrugated Packaging Industry
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Job Location:
Greeneville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sales Manager Corrugated / Packaging Industry
Location: Charlotte NC or Greeneville TN (multi-site responsibility)
Employment Type: Full-Time Salaried
Compensation: $160000 $190000 base annual incentive bonus
Relocation: Possible for the right candidate
Travel: Required (multi-location / customer-facing)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager with direct corrugated paper or packaging industry experience to lead and grow a high-impact commercial organization within a large-scale manufacturing environment.
This is a midsenior level leadership role with national or significant regional responsibility. You will oversee sales strategy manage and develop sales professionals and partner closely with operations marketing and service teams to drive profitable growth customer satisfaction and long-term account value.
If you have built and led sales teams in the box corrugated retail packaging or paper-based products space and you understand how manufacturing operations and customer needs intersect this role offers both scale and influence.
What Youll Do
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Lead and manage the sales and marketing function using total quality and customer-focused principles
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Own a significant portion of business unit revenue with authority to deploy resources
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Develop and execute market-driven sales strategies across multiple locations and channels
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Build coach and lead high-performing sales teams
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Grow profitable sales through deep customer relationships and strategic accounts
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Identify and capitalize on geographic and segment-based growth opportunities
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Partner cross-functionally with operations service and marketing to deliver customer value
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Strengthen existing accounts and develop new business-building alliances
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Align sales execution to broader business sustainability and operational goals
What Were Looking For
Required:
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Bachelors degree (Business Marketing Engineering or related field)
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7 years of sales experience in manufacturing packaging paper or industrial products
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2 years of sales management or team leadership experience
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Direct corrugated / box / retail packaging experience (strongly preferred and prioritized)
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Proven success managing complex multi-location or multi-account sales portfolios
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Strong business acumen customer focus and leadership presence
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Ability to travel regularly to support customers and teams
Highly Valued Backgrounds:
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Corrugated box manufacturing
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Paper fiber or sustainable packaging products
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Industrial or manufacturing-based B2B sales
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Roles interfacing directly with plant operations and customers
Why This Opportunity
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Lead sales at scale within a stable global manufacturing environment
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Influence revenue strategy and customer relationships at a senior level
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Competitive base salary plus annual incentive bonus
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Comprehensive benefits including health retirement paid time off and development programs
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Clear path for continued leadership growth within a large organization
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Work with teams committed to safety sustainability and long-term value creation
Important Notes
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
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This position requires industry-adjacent experience; candidates without packaging paper or corrugated exposure will not be considered
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This role supports multiple locations and customers; travel is essential
Ready to Lead at the Next Level
If you are a proven sales leader in the corrugated or packaging industry and are ready to take ownership of revenue teams and customer strategy at scale we encourage you to apply.
Key Skills
- Brewing
- FDA Regulations
- Food Industry
- Food Safety Experience
- Packaging
- Clinical Trials Management
- 5S
- Plastics Blow Molding
- Food Processing
- Microsoft Project
- cGMP
- Logistics
