What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Sales position at Langston Companies Inc.?
Join Our Team: Vice President of Sales – Flexible Packaging
Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, we are a diversified flexible packaging manufacturer and distributor servicing North America seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven sales leader for our U.S. sales and marketing efforts. You will own our commercial strategy, mentor a high-performing team, and accelerate regional and national revenue growth.
What You Will Do
- Drive Strategy: Design and execute annual sales plans to capture market share in high-growth industries like food, agriculture and industrial packaging.
- Lead Teams: Manage, coach, and inspire a diverse team of sales representatives and account managers.
- Manage Accounts: Cultivate executive-level relationships with major enterprise clients and key industry partners.
- Analyze Markets: Monitor manufacturing trends, competitor movements, and material innovations to position our products effectively.
- Collaborate Daily: Partner with plant operations, product development, and customer service to ensure seamless order fulfillment and pricing accuracy.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of B2B sales experience, with at least 5 years specifically within the flexible packaging sector.
- Leadership: Proven track record of managing remote sales teams and hitting million dollar regional targets.
- Knowledge: Good understanding of polymers, films, laminations and/or paper and sustainable packaging solutions.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- Travel: Ability to travel up to 30-50% to visit clients, manufacturing facilities and sales teammates.
What We Offer
- Compensation: Competitive base salary with an uncapped, performance-based bonus structure.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, vacation, 401(k) plan and other benefits.
- Perks: Company vehicle, corporate expense reimbursement and company gas and hotel cards.
- Culture: A collaborative corporate headquarters located in the heart of Memphis, a historic logistics hub.
Bag Manufacturer and Distributor
Salary : $100,000 - $180,000