Key Account Manager- Cosmetics Packaging

Michael Page; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Career growth

Job summary

MPI, a global packaging solutions provider, is seeking a Sales Manager to lead business development across Hair, Skin and Body care brands in the Western United States. You will build strategic relationships, identify opportunities, and shape packaging solutions to drive revenue growth.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in beauty packaging sales, established relationships with brand owners, and willingness to travel along the West Coast.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of packaging sales experience within the beauty, cosmetics, or personal care industry.
• Proven ability to develop new business and win strategic accounts.
• Existing relationships with decision-makers at hair care, skincare, and body care brands are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across hair care, skincare, and body care brands.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand market share throughout the Western U.S.
• Build relationships with brand owners, procurement professionals, packaging engineers, product development teams, and marketing stakeholders.
• Consult with customers to understand brand objectives, packaging requirements, sustainability goals, and commercialization timelines.
• Present innovative packaging solutions aligned with customer needs and market trends.
• Lead pricing discussions, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements.

Skills

Packaging sales

West Coast travel

Relationship building

Negotiation

Strategic account development

Job description

Sales Manager to lead business development efforts in Hair, Skin and Body care across the Western United States.

Globally recognized packaging solutions provider serving leading beauty, skincare, haircare, and personal care brands worldwide. The company partners with both emerging and established brands to deliver innovative packaging solutions that drive product differentiation and market success.

Description

This role is focused on developing new business opportunities and growing strategic relationships within the beauty and personal care market. The ideal candidate will possess a strong network of contacts across hair care, skin care, and body care brands, along with a proven track record of selling packaging solutions into these segments.

This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to work with innovative brands, influence packaging strategy, and drive significant revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Manager to lead business development efforts in Hair, Skin and Body care across the Western United States.

Client Details

Globally recognized packaging solutions provider serving leading beauty, skincare, haircare, and personal care brands worldwide. The company partners with both emerging and established brands to deliver innovative packaging solutions that drive product differentiation and market success.

Description

This role is focused on developing new business opportunities and growing strategic relationships within the beauty and personal care market. The ideal candidate will possess a strong network of contacts across hair care, skin care, and body care brands, along with a proven track record of selling packaging solutions into these segments.

This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to work with innovative brands, influence packaging strategy, and drive significant revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across hair care, skincare, and body care brands.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand market share throughout the Western U.S.
• Build relationships with brand owners, procurement professionals, packaging engineers, product development teams, and marketing stakeholders.
• Consult with customers to understand brand objectives, packaging requirements, sustainability goals, and commercialization timelines.
• Present innovative packaging solutions aligned with customer needs and market trends.
• Lead pricing discussions, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities within the beauty and personal care sectors.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, customer meetings, and networking functions.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

Required Experience

• 5+ years of packaging sales experience within the beauty, cosmetics, or personal care industry.
• Demonstrated success selling packaging components, dispensing systems, containers, closures, or related packaging solutions.
• Proven ability to develop new business and win strategic accounts.
• Existing relationships with decision-makers at hair care, skincare, and body care brands are strongly preferred.
• Experience working with both emerging indie brands and large national or global beauty companies.
• Must be located on the West Coast.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territory for customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,500 to $140,000 per year.
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) benefits.
• Permanent position with opportunities for growth.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.