Outside Sales Executive

Saige Partners; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saige Partners is seeking an Outside Sales Executive for flexible packaging. This remote role supports the Midwest region (Chicago area preferred) or the Eastern Time Zone, with a compensation package of $80,000–$120,000 annually plus commission.

You will build relationships across commercial, technical, operations, marketing, and supply chain teams, develop strategic account plans, lead cross-functional initiatives, and identify opportunities that deliver value for customers and Saige Partners.

Qualifications

• Flexible packaging industry experience is required.
• Experience managing and negotiating large, complex customer accounts.
• Strong relationship-building skills with key stakeholders.
• Leadership ability to guide multiple cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Protect and grow existing business while identifying opportunities to expand customer relationships.
• Develop new business opportunities aligned with current capabilities and customer needs.
• Build relationships at multiple levels within the customer’s organization and internal teams.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans for profitable growth and long-term partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional projects including complex commercialization opportunities and transitions.
• Coordinate teams to ensure successful execution and delivery of customer commitments.
• Understand customer business strategies and the competitive landscape.

Skills

Flexible packaging experience

Large account management

Relationship building

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic business acumen

Negotiation skills

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Outside Sales Executive – Flexible Packaging

Location: Remote – Midwest (Chicago area) or Eastern Timezone preferred

Salary: $80,000–$120,000 annually + Commission

Position Overview

The Outside Sales Executive will build relationships across commercial, technical, operations, marketing, and supply chain teams. This role requires strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex negotiations, and identify opportunities that create mutual value for both the customer and the organization.

This is a remote position. Candidates must be located in the Midwest, preferably the Chicago area, or the Eastern Timezone.

Key Responsibilities

• Protect and grow existing business while identifying opportunities to expand customer relationships.
• Develop new business opportunities aligned with current capabilities and emerging customer needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships at multiple levels within the customer’s organization and across internal teams.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans that support profitable growth and long-term partnerships.
• Lead internal and external project development, including complex commercialization opportunities and business transitions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution and delivery of customer commitments.
• Maintain a deep understanding of customer business needs, strategies, markets, and competitive landscape.
• Identify opportunities to improve service levels and deliver greater value to strategic customers.
• Monitor sustainable flexible packaging trends and understand their potential market impact.
• Maintain compliance with corporate business conduct standards and applicable federal antitrust laws.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Flexible packaging industry experience is required. Candidates without flexible packaging experience will not be considered.
• Demonstrated experience managing and negotiating large, complex customer accounts.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to develop trusted partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to lead multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to develop and execute customer-focused business strategies.
• Creative problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to execute in a dynamic business environment.