Position Details
Role: Sales Executive
Location: Michigan or surrounding states (Remote with travel)
Compensation: $90,000 โ $110,000 base + commission
ย Key Role Information
Accelerate growth across the flexible packaging industry.
Generate new business, develop strategic customer relationships, and drive profitable revenue growth.
Target markets: food & beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), cannabis, pet food, coffee, tea, and related manufacturing sectors.
Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, lead generation, proposals, closing, and account management.
Significant autonomy, direct visibility with leadership, and immediate impact on growth.
Ideal candidate: hunter mentality, existing packaging industry relationships, proven track record in flexible packaging or related manufacturing industries.
ย Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Develop relationships with manufacturers, brands, co-packers, and converters.
Generate new sales via cold calling, networking, referrals, and outbound outreach.
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
Flexible Packaging Solutions
Sell stand-up pouches, lay-flat pouches, rollstock, custom films, and related packaging products.
Understand customer packaging requirements and recommend solutions.
Communicate product capabilities and manufacturing advantages.
Present customized packaging solutions to prospective customers.
Account Management
Manage and grow newly acquired accounts.
Build long-term customer relationships.
Ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
Identify opportunities for upselling and account expansion.
Strategic Growth
Drive profitable revenue growth.
Understand pricing, margins, and business profitability.
Collaborate with internal teams for successful project execution.
Support company growth initiatives and market expansion efforts.
Travel & Client Engagement
Travel approximately 30% of the time.
Conduct in-person customer meetings.
Attend industry events and networking opportunities.
Strengthen customer relationships through face-to-face interactions.
ย Qualifications
3+ years of B2B sales experience.
Experience selling flexible packaging products.
Strong hunter mentality with proven new business generation success.
Existing relationships in packaging, food & beverage, CPG, cannabis, or manufacturing sectors.
Experience selling stand-up pouches, rollstock, custom films, or related products.
Strong negotiation and closing skills.
Ability to manage a sales territory independently.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Willingness to travel approximately 30%.
Located in Michigan or a neighboring state.