Account Executive High Volume Packaging Sales (Hunter Role)
28 days ago
Louisville
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Relocation bonus, • Signing bonus, • Training & development Job Summary The Account Executive is responsible for driving new business by identifying qualified prospects, developing strategic relationships, and closing new sales opportunities. This role requires a proactive, consultative seller who understands the value of packaging and can connect customer challenges to Accurate Paper Box capabilities. Responsibilities • Identify and pursue new folding carton sales opportunities through cold calling, industry research, networking, and referrals, • Conduct discovery meetings, plant tours, and capability presentations to align solutions with prospect needs, • Work with estimating and operations to develop custom proposals and pricing strategies, • Own the sales cycle from lead to close, including follow-ups, quote reviews, and customer onboarding, • Maintain accurate pipeline records, sales activity, and forecasting in CRM (Pipedrive), • Collaborate with Account Managers and CSRs to ensure successful transition and fulfillment of new accounts, • Meet or exceed sales quotas and annual revenue targets, • Stay current with industry trends, competitor offerings, and changing market demandsPeople and Culture, • Represent Accurate Paper Box with professionalism, energy, and a customer-first attitude, • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless handoffs from sales to production, • Foster trust and credibility with prospects by demonstrating technical knowledge and packaging value, • Take initiative in refining sales strategy and supporting marketing effortsCritical Skills / Capabilities, • Strategic Thinking: Targets the right opportunities with a clear ROI mindset, • Communication: Crafts persuasive messaging and builds rapport with decision-makers, • Results-Driven: Maintains a high level of activity and delivers results against aggressive sales goals, • Problem-Solving: Navigates pricing challenges, specs, timelines, and buyer objections effectively, • Organizational Skills: Keeps deals moving, even through complex quoting or production coordination, • Analytical: Evaluates customer potential and designs value-driven proposals, • Decision-Making: Prioritizes sales efforts and navigates competing needs across prospects, • Technical Skills: Uses CRM and quoting tools to manage workflow efficientlyExperience, • Required: +5 years of B2B sales experience in packaging, printing, or manufacturing, • Preferred: Experience selling folding cartons or custom paperboard solutionsEducation, • Required: Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, or related field OR equivalent sales experienceBenefits/Perks, • Base Salary / Uncapped Commission / Bonus, • Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), • Mileage or Travel Reimbursement, • Career Advancement in a rapidly growing company