Packaging Sales specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Packaging Specialist – End-of-Line Solutions Greater St. Louis & Western Illinois Territory

Are you a high-performing packaging sales professional already thriving at a distributor in the St. Louis or Western Illinois markets? If you're successful but ready for bigger opportunities, stronger vendor partnerships, and a company with serious momentum, this could be the role that takes your career to the next level.

Who We Are

We are a dynamic, growth-oriented packaging and industrial solutions distributor with deep roots in the Midwest. Through strategic acquisitions and key partnerships (including recent expansions that have strengthened our presence across the region), we've built a robust platform delivering premium end-of-line packaging equipment, consumables, automation, and technical services. Our team partners with the industry's top brands to help manufacturers reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), boost efficiency, and achieve sustainability goals through smarter automation and material optimization.

We focus on what matters: delivering real value through consultative selling, innovative solutions like flexible and sustainable packaging systems, full-line integration, and ongoing support that keeps production lines running smoothly. Our growth trajectory means more resources, better tools, and expanded opportunities for the right talent.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an ambitious Packaging Specialist to drive new business development and manage key accounts across the greater St. Louis and Western Illinois markets. This is a hunter role for someone who loves the chase, builds lasting relationships, and thrives on delivering measurable ROI to customers.

In this position, you'll:

• Prospect and develop new accounts in strategic end markets while nurturing existing relationships.
• Conduct on-site needs assessments, propose tailored end-of-line solutions (marking/coding, automation, case packing, palletizing, etc.), and build compelling proposals backed by ROI analysis.
• Become a trusted advisor who helps customers lower their total cost of ownership through equipment, consumables, and technical services.
• Work with top-tier vendors and participate in ongoing training to stay at the forefront of packaging technology.
• Enjoy significant autonomy as a self-starter who owns their territory and results.

This role includes regular travel within the territory (with some overnight stays as needed) to deliver hands-on value.

What You Bring

• Proven high-caliber prospecting and consultative sales experience (packaging sales background strongly preferred).
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong character, independence, problem-solving skills, and a high-energy, positive mindset.
• Self-motivation and discipline to hit goals and update CRM daily.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the territory.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package (base + uncapped earning potential) commensurate with your experience and results.
• Excellent benefits: medical, dental, 401(k) with employer match, and more.
• Access to industry-leading brands, robust marketing support, and a collaborative team environment.
• Real growth potential in a company that is actively expanding its footprint and capabilities in the Midwest.

If you're already crushing it at another distributor but want a platform with greater scale, better resources, and exciting momentum behind you, we'd love to connect confidentially. This is more than a lateral move—it's a chance to elevate your impact and earnings in a role built for top performers.

Apply today or reach out to learn more. We're selectively building our team with the best talent in the region.