Sales Executive

A growing Minnesota-based printing and packaging company is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to drive new business growth. This role is ideal for a true hunter who thrives on developing new accounts, building long-term relationships, and expanding market share within the folding carton and commercial print industries.

The successful candidate will bring an established network of customers and a proven track record of generating significant annual sales revenue. This position focuses heavily on new business development while also maintaining and growing key accounts.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities throughout targeted markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with brand owners, packaging buyers, and commercial print customers.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting through closing and account growth.
• Work closely with estimating, customer service, and operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop strategic sales plans to expand market share.
• Represent the company at industry events and customer meetings.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and consistently achieve sales goals.

• Previous sales experience within folding cartons, packaging, offset printing, or commercial print.
• Demonstrated success selling cartons, POP displays, packaging, or related printed products.
• Existing book of business and customer relationships.
• Proven ability to generate and manage $1M+ in annual sales revenue.
• Strong understanding of offset printing and packaging manufacturing processes.
• Experience selling into consumer products, retail packaging, or commercial print markets is highly desirable.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for winning new business.

• Hunter mentality with a strong drive for new business development.
• Ability to open doors and build lasting customer relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented approach and commitment to customer success.
• Desire to grow with an established and respected organization.

• Competitive base salary.
• 10% commission on net sales.
• Opportunity to leverage existing relationships and significantly grow earnings.
• Support from an experienced operations and customer service team.

Ideal Candidate: Someone currently selling folding cartons, commercial print, packaging, or POP products with established relationships and a history of producing $1M+ in annual revenue, who enjoys hunting for new business and building long-term partnerships.

$80,000 - $100,000 a year