Flexible Packaging Sales Representative

Flexible Packaging Sales Representative Opportunity

Our client is a rapidly growing U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of custom flexible packaging solutions serving a diverse range of industries including food medical retail e-commerce security and specialty applications. Over the past several years the company has experienced significant growth expanding from a small startup operation into a thriving manufacturing organization with a national customer base. The company specializes in custom printed packaging laminated films converted packaging products and specialty bag solutions. With a highly entrepreneurial culture strong leadership team and ambitious growth plans the organization offers a unique opportunity for a motivated sales professional to make a direct impact while building a long-term career path that could eventually lead into sales leadership.

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities within the flexible packaging industry through proactive prospecting networking industry research and cold calling.
• Build and maintain relationships with food manufacturers packaging buyers processors distributors and other end users requiring custom packaging solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation and prospecting through quoting negotiation and account development.
• Leverage existing company resources industry contacts trade shows conferences and market intelligence to identify new business opportunities.
• Work with customers to understand packaging requirements printing specifications film structures laminations and converting needs.
• Consult with customers on custom packaging solutions including various bag formats films laminates and specialty packaging applications.
• Travel periodically throughout assigned territories to conduct customer visits facility tours relationship-building meetings and business development activities.
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing operations and leadership teams to develop solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate pipeline activity customer information and sales forecasts utilizing CRM and business management systems.
• Stay current on industry trends competitive products packaging innovations and market opportunities.
• Generate the majority of new business through hunting and relationship-building activities rather than relying on inbound leads.
• Support long sales cycles by consistently nurturing prospects and developing long-term customer relationships.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience within the flexible packaging industry.
• Strong knowledge of flexible packaging products film structures converting processes laminations printing technologies and bag construction.
• Experience selling custom packaging solutions rather than strictly commodity or distribution-based products.
• Understanding of packaging applications within food manufacturing consumer products medical packaging or related industries.
• Proven ability to generate new business through prospecting cold calling networking and relationship development.
• Existing industry contacts and familiarity with key decision-makers within packaging markets are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of converted packaging products including various bag styles films laminates and specialty packaging formats.
• Self-motivated entrepreneurial and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication presentation negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable with moderate travel throughout assigned territories including customer visits and industry events.
• Experience with CRM platforms and sales pipeline management tools is preferred.
• Candidates whose experience is primarily within pharmaceutical sales or unrelated packaging segments without flexible packaging expertise will not be considered.
• Desire to grow within a fast-paced organization with potential advancement into future sales leadership opportunities.

Required Experience:

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