Outside Sales Executive - Flexibles
About The Position
The Outside Sales Executive will lead strategic customer relationships within the flexible packaging division, managing day-to-day account activities, strengthening customer partnerships, and driving profitable growth while delivering an exceptional customer experience. The role builds relationships across commercial, technical, operations, marketing, and supply chain teams, and requires business acumen, strategic thinking, complex negotiation skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams and identify mutually valuable opportunities. This is a remote position for candidates located in the Midwest, preferably the Chicago area, or the Eastern Timezone. The role focuses on strategic account management, customer growth, new business development, complex project execution, and delivering value to customers. The stated base salary is $80,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- Flexible packaging industry experience is required; candidates without it will not be considered.
- Demonstrated experience managing and negotiating large, complex customer accounts.
- Strong relationship-building skills and ability to develop trusted partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Leadership skills, including ability to lead multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously.
- Strong business acumen and ability to develop and execute customer-focused business strategies.
- Creative problem-solving skills, adaptability, and 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 customer organizations 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
