Strategic Packaging Sales Executive: Growth & Impact

VDB Executive Search, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VDB Executive Search, LLC is seeking a results-driven Sales Executive with 4+ years of B2B sales experience in commercial packaging and at least 2 years in flexible packaging. You will drive growth, manage premium accounts and represent a mission-driven company across North America.

A strategic, proactive leader capable of navigating complex sales cycles is essential. The role requires traveling regularly for client visits and industry events, with close collaboration across functions to deliver

Qualifications

• 4+ years of B2B sales experience in commercial packaging, minimum 2 years in flexible packaging.
• Proven track record delivering aggressive growth and managing complex sales cycles with premium key accounts.
• Strong commercial and technical understanding of packaging and converting.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
• Project management skills with complex timelines and multiple stakeholders.
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial and proactive mindset.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to drive margin growth.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with C-level executives.
• Experience managing large accounts and executing complex sales processes.
• Willingness to travel regularly for client visits and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Identify market opportunities and drive new business growth in targeted sectors and territories.
• Engage customers, prospects and influencers to build sustainable relationships.
• Maintain an accurate sales forecast (pipeline) and report regularly.
• Manage and grow regional and national accounts.
• Prepare bids, quotes and sales reports.
• Follow up on quotations and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure delivery excellence.

Skills

B2B sales

flexible packaging

premium key accounts

negotiation

travel willingness

stakeholder management

Job description

VDB Executive Search, LLC is seeking a results-driven Sales Executive with 4+ years of B2B sales experience in commercial packaging and at least 2 years in flexible packaging. You will drive growth, manage premium accounts and represent a mission-driven company across North America.

A strategic, proactive leader capable of navigating complex sales cycles is essential. The role requires traveling regularly for client visits and industry events, with close collaboration across functions to deliver