Packaging Business Development Manager
Direct Hire
SlingShot Connections
Pay: $110k – $140k + Commission
About the job:
The Packaging Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth by leading the full sales process for packaging solutions, from prospecting and quoting to post-sale support.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has 5–10 years of experience selling industrial packaging solutions directly to end-users
- Brings a strong understanding of packaging engineering and custom packaging design
- Can self-generate leads and identify opportunities within existing accounts
- Has experience in post-sales service and multi-material packaging integration
- Is energetic, coachable, and competitive, with a proactive mindset
- Has experience with MS Office, CRMs, and quoting tools
- Is comfortable traveling frequently, including occasional overnight trips
- Has completed formal or informal sales training and uses consultative selling techniques
What you’ll do:
- Drive direct-to-client sales and manage the full sales cycle
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams to develop custom packaging solutions
- Build and grow relationships with clients and generate new business
- Lead quoting and negotiation, ensuring profitability and value-based selling
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support onboarding and post-sale needs
- Stay knowledgeable on plant capabilities and third-party resources
- Help shift the sales conversation from price to value and maintain strong margins