Sales Manager

Contract Professionals; Walled Lake (MI); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the flexible packaging industry is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to spearhead sales strategy across the U.S. This remote position is ideal for a high-performing sales professional with a strong background in plastics or packaging, focused on achieving customer satisfaction and driving company growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales/marketing within the plastics or packaging industry.
• Experience with film, wrap, or coated products is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of production processes and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales efforts, pricing strategy, and budget development.
• Forecast and drive sales and gross profit targets.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Job description

Sales Manager – Flexible Packaging Industry
Location:Walled Lake MI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000 (based on experience)
Industry: Flexible Packaging / Plastics (e.g., film, wrap, coated products) Our client, a leader in custom-coated films and flexible packaging solutions, is seeking an experienced and results-driven Sales Manager to lead sales strategy and execution across the U.S. This remote position is ideal for a high-performing sales professional with experience in plastics or packaging (e.g., stretch wrap, food-grade film, protective coatings) who thrives in a customer-focused, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sales efforts, pricing strategy, and budget development aligned with company goals.
• Forecast and drive short- and long-term sales and gross profit targets.
• Analyze competitive products, market trends, and customer needs to recommend and implement strategy.
• Support product and service development through market research and data analysis.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments (customer service, production, quality, finance) to ensure efficient operations and alignment with sales objectives.
• Supervise and support the customer service team to ensure high-quality client interactions.
• Manage marketing budget, sales tools, and CRM reporting.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the sales and customer service teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of proven experience in sales/marketing within the plastics or packaging industry—experience with film, wrap, or coated products highly preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of production processes and manufacturing environments, ideally in custom coating.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
• Willing and able to travel for client visits and trade shows as needed.

Key Traits for Success:

• High-energy leader with strong organizational skills.
• Adaptable and proactive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Strong collaborator who can work cross-functionally to achieve results.
• Committed to customer satisfaction and long-term relationship building.

If you're a sales professional with packaging industry experience looking to join a growing company with strong leadership and clear growth objectives—we’d love to hear from you!