Account Executive Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Do you want:

• To build your own book of business with a 50-year-old stable company?
• A collaborative team that supports your success, not a sink-or-swim environment?
• Uncapped earning potential with a draw-based salary that rewards performance?

This opportunity is perfect for you!

Senior Account Executive – Retail Packaging

• Pay Range: $125,000 – $150,000 Base (Draw Structure) + Commission on Gross Profit (OTE $300K+)
• Location: Houston, TX (Geographic Flexibility – California & East Coast Also Welcome)
• Position Type: Direct Hire

Why consider this Senior Account Executive position?

• 50-year-old certified women-owned business – financially stable (top 35% by security rating)
• Sell to high-end specialty retailers, luxury brands, and national restaurant franchises
• Distributor model – no manufacturing overhead, warehouse & safety stock capabilities
• Collaborative team environment – account managers, creative director, operations support your success
• Draw-based salary (no clawback) + commission on gross profit – uncapped earning potential
• 2–3 year ramp to full profitability – realistic expectations, not a quota-from-day-one grind
• Full benefits: Medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, 401(k), $250/month remote stipend
• Geographic flexibility – Texas preferred, but open to CA, East Coast, or remote with travel
• Low turnover – people stay here because the culture and support are real

How you'll spend your time as a Senior Account Executive:

• Build and sustain a healthy pipeline through prospecting, client visits, and industry events
• Identify new market opportunities and verticals beyond traditional retail and food service
• Develop annual sales goals, budget, and strategy in conjunction with the President
• Navigate customer specifications and requirements, developing solutions with internal staff and vendors
• Provide accurate specifications, pricing, and quotations to clients
• Close profitable orders based on company margin goals and sales strategy
• Maintain and grow assigned accounts through re-order negotiations and new opportunity identification
• Coordinate with art department, logistics, vendors, and management on order fulfillment
• Maintain sales pipeline information in CRM (HubSpot, Smartsheet, ZoomInfo, or similar)
• Participate in press checks, quality control standards, and dispute resolution as needed
• Work with Accounting on escalated A/R and billing matters
• Visit key accounts in person as required to nurture relationships
• Assist in training new sales hires by sharing industry knowledge and best practices

Skills & experience we'd like you to have as a Senior Account Executive:

• 10+ years of successful packaging sales experience with proven track record of opening and sustaining accounts
• Hunter mentality – ability to generate business, not just maintain existing relationships
• Experience succeeding in modern sales environment (not just in-person, not just email outreach)
• Quick learning curve for product knowledge – printing, packaging, sourcing, and supply chain
• Strong client and vendor relationships – able to collaborate, not operate as a lone wolf
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM tools (HubSpot, Smartsheet, ZoomInfo, or similar)
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills – comfortable with C-suite conversations
• Strategic thinker – identifies new opportunities and proposes innovative solutions
• Ability to travel as needed (flexible, not rigid requirement)
• BA or BS degree preferred (not required if experience is strong)

Preferred Backgrounds:

• Packaging or printing industry
• Custom manufacturing or retail solutions
• Candidates with existing book of business and no non-compete (location flexible)

Sound interesting? We want to talk to you! Apply for this Senior Account Executive position on this site OR call/text us directly with questions at 970-225-9292.

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