Sales Executive / Business Development Manager - RibbitZ

Taraki; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RibbitZ is seeking a Sales Executive / Business Development Manager in New York. This role focuses on identifying, pursuing, and closing new opportunities with packaging converters, printers, manufacturers, and related industrial customers.

You will leverage your industry relationships and product knowledge to expand market share in the flexible packaging sector. The position is highly autonomous with strong earning potential, including a base salary plus commission, and offers travel to client

Qualifications

• 4+ years of flexible packaging sales or business development experience.
• Experience selling to packaging converters and manufacturers.
• Strong knowledge of flexible packaging films and substrates.
• Proven new business development success.
• Strong prospecting and pipeline management abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel 30-40% of the time.
• Located in New York, Ohio, or surrounding states preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Generate revenue through prospecting, networking, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through closing.
• Expand market penetration within target industries.
• Sell converter-grade film solutions.
• Present packaging solutions to converters and manufacturers.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products.
• Maintain market awareness regarding pricing, trends, and competitive activity.
• Support growth initiatives across multiple product categories.
• Develop and grow strategic customer relationships.
• Maintain regular communication with key accounts.
• Identify opportunities for account expansion and upselling.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and long-term retention.
• Monitor industry trends and market conditions.
• Identify emerging opportunities within packaging and film markets.
• Support expansion into new product segments and markets.
• Collaborate with leadership on commercial growth initiatives.
• Travel approximately 30-40% of the time.
• Attend customer visits and industry events; build relationships through in-person engagement.

Job description

Sales Executive / Business Development Manager

Our client RibbitZ is hiring a Sales Executive / Business Development Manager in New York.

Our client RibbitZ is hiring a Sales Executive / Business Development Manager in New York.

Location

Remote (New York, Ohio, or Surrounding States Preferred)

Compensation

$120,000 - $140,000 Base + 3% Commission on New Sales

Key Role Information

Our client is seeking an experienced Sales Executive / Business Development Manager to drive new business development across the flexible packaging and converter markets. This role is focused on identifying, pursuing, and closing new opportunities with packaging converters, printers, manufacturers, and related industrial customers. The successful candidate will leverage existing industry relationships, deep product knowledge, and strong business development skills to expand market share and generate profitable revenue growth. This is a highly autonomous role with significant earning potential and a clear pathway toward future sales leadership opportunities. The ideal candidate is a proven hunter with strong flexible packaging industry experience and an established network within converter, packaging manufacturing, or film markets.

Responsibilities

• Business Development
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline
  • Generate revenue through prospecting, networking, referrals, and direct outreach
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through closing
  • Expand market penetration within target industries
• Flexible Packaging Sales
  • Sell converter-grade film solutions
  • Present packaging solutions to converters and manufacturers
  • Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products
  • Maintain market awareness regarding pricing, trends, and competitive activity
  • Support growth initiatives across multiple product categories
• Account Management
  • Develop and grow strategic customer relationships
  • Maintain regular communication with key accounts
  • Identify opportunities for account expansion and upselling
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and long-term retention
• Market & Industry Development
  • Monitor industry trends and market conditions
  • Identify emerging opportunities within packaging and film markets
  • Support expansion into new product segments and markets
  • Collaborate with leadership on commercial growth initiatives
• Travel & Customer Engagement
  • Travel approximately 30-40% of the time
  • Conduct customer visits and prospect meetings
  • Attend industry events and networking opportunities
  • Build strong relationships through in-person engagement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of flexible packaging sales or business development experience
• Experience selling to packaging converters and manufacturers
• Strong knowledge of flexible packaging films and substrates
• Proven new business development success
• Strong prospecting and pipeline management abilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel 30-40% of the time
• Located in New York, Ohio, or surrounding states preferred