Sales Executive – Packaging Industry

TRP Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TRP Recruitment is seeking an Experienced Packaging Sales Professional to join our team in Ingleburn, NSW. This hands‑on sales role focuses on developing new business and maintaining long‑term customer relationships within the packaging industry.

You will secure new opportunities, manage existing accounts, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver packaging solutions that meet customer needs and SLAs. Base salary is AU$100,000 plus superannuation, with commission and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales experience in the packaging industry.
• Proven ability to secure new business and grow accounts.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Securing new business opportunities
• Managing and growing an existing client portfolio
• Building strong, long‑term customer relationships
• Identifying customer needs and providing appropriate packaging solutions
• Preparing quotes, negotiating pricing and closing sales
• Managing accounts from initial enquiry through to ongoing service
• Maintaining strong customer service and meeting SLAs
• Developing new sales opportunities within existing accounts
• Keeping up to date with packaging products, trends and industry developments
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are delivered

Skills

Packaging sales

Account management

Negotiation

Communication skills

New business development

Job description

Experienced Packaging Sales Professional Wanted

We are looking for a highly experienced Sales Executive with a strong background in the packaging industry to join our team in Ingleburn.

This is a hands‑on sales role for someone who knows the packaging industry inside and out, is confident developing new business, and can build and maintain strong long‑term customer relationships.

You’ll be expected to hit the ground running, identify new opportunities and take ownership of both business development and existing accounts.

About the Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Securing new business opportunities


• Managing and growing an existing client portfolio


• Building strong, long‑term customer relationships


• Identifying customer needs and providing appropriate packaging solutions


• Preparing quotes, negotiating pricing and closing sales


• Managing accounts from initial enquiry through to ongoing service


• Maintaining strong customer service and meeting agreed SLAs


• Developing new sales opportunities within existing accounts


• Keeping up to date with packaging products, trends and industry developments


• Working closely with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are delivered

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 3-5 years' sales experience within the packaging industry


• Extensive knowledge of packaging products, applications and solutions


• A proven track record in business development and new client acquisition


• Strong account management experience


• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills


• The confidence and drive to pick up the phone, open doors and win new business


• A commercially minded approach with a strong focus on achieving sales results


• The ability to work independently and manage your own pipeline and accounts


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

You will be someone who understands that successful sales is about more than simply making a sale — it’s about understanding the customer, finding the right solution and building relationships that last.

What We Offer

• $100,000 base salary + superannuation


• Attractive commission structure


• Opportunity to grow and develop with the business


• A genuine opportunity to make an impact


• A role with a strong focus on both new business and existing customers