Sales Manager

Sales Manager - Flexible Packaging Industry

📍 Location: Walled Lake MI

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💲 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!