Remote Outside Sales Executive, Flexible Packaging

Saigepartners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Job summary

Saige Partners in the Midwest is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Executive to lead strategic customer relationships within our flexible packaging division. This remote role requires building partnerships across commercial, technical, operations, marketing, and supply chain teams to drive profitable growth and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Located in the Midwest or Eastern Timezone, you will manage day-to-day account activities, develop strategic account plans, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Flexible packaging industry experience is required.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Flexible packaging experience

Relationship building

Strategic account management

Cross-functional leadership

Business acumen

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Job description

Saige Partners in the Midwest is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Executive to lead strategic customer relationships within our flexible packaging division. This remote role requires building partnerships across commercial, technical, operations, marketing, and supply chain teams to drive profitable growth and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Located in the Midwest or Eastern Timezone, you will manage day-to-day account activities, develop strategic account plans, and coordinate