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Sales Manager
Job Description
Location: Michigan-based (Remote Role)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
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!
Meet Your Recruiter
Chris Ingersoll
Technical Recruiter
With over two decades dedicated to talent recruitment and staffing management within dynamic agency settings, Chris possesses extensive experience across diverse industries. Throughout her career, her primary focus has always been on prioritizing the delivery of high-quality staffing solutions.
Chris consistently strives to match the right talent with the right opportunities, ensuring that both clients and candidates benefit from a seamless and mutually rewarding experience. This commitment to excellence has been the cornerstone of her approach in facilitating successful placements and fostering long-term professional relationships.
Chris's journey has sharpened her ability to handle intricate staffing needs while nurturing strong connections with clients and candidates. As always, she is committed to offering tailored solutions that contribute to organizational growth.