Salesperson

Talent Edge Recruiting; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic flexible packaging manufacturer is seeking an experienced sales professional to join their expanding team. This role emphasizes hunting for new business, requiring strong experience in the flexible packaging industry and skills in cold calling and relationship building. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of sales experience and the motivation to work independently. This position offers strong potential to grow into a Sales Manager or Director role as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in flexible packaging.
• Preferred 5+ years in packaging sales.
• Knowledge of printing, lamination, and converting processes required.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and generate new business through cold outreach.
• Build relationships with customers in diverse industries.
• Sell custom flexible packaging solutions.
• Identify leads through research and networking.
• Work independently to grow revenue.

Skills

Cold calling

Relationship building

Industry networking

Self-starter mentality

Motivation

Job description

I’m seeking an experienced sales professional for a rapidly growing flexible packaging manufacturer based in Lancaster, NH, producing tamper-evident bags, poly bags, film, and custom packaging for industries such as medical, food, forensic, retail, and e-commerce.

They are looking to expand their sales team and have a need for a hunter-type salesperson with flexible packaging industry experience to generate new business. The role will focus heavily on cold calling, relationship building, and industry networking. STRONG potential to grow into a Sales Manager or Director role as the company expands

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and generate new business through cold outreach and industry networking
• Build relationships with customers in food, medical, and related industries
• Sell custom flexible packaging solutions
• Identify leads through research, conferences, and company lists
• Work independently to grow revenue and expand market presence

Requirements

• Experience in flexible packaging (must have)
• Knowledge of printing, lamination, and converting processes
• 5+ years in packaging sales preferred
• Industry contacts and ability to identify decision makers

Culture & Ideal Candidate

• Self-starter / hunter mentality
• Comfortable in a small, entrepreneurial company
• Hungry, motivated, and capable of working independently