Regional Sales Manager - Food & Beverage Packaging (Remote U.S.) - PR260526

Location: Remote – U.S. (Midwest Preferred)

Compensation: $160K–$180K Base + Benefits

Status: Active

Overview

A growing organization within the packaging industry is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead strategic sales growth across a multi-state U.S. territory. This individual will manage key customer accounts while also leading and supporting a regional sales team.

The ideal candidate will bring strong packaging industry expertise, strategic account management experience, and the ability to drive profitable growth within large customer organizations. This is a remote leadership role requiring frequent travel throughout the assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support regional sales personnel to achieve territory and revenue objectives

• Develop and grow strategic customer relationships across assigned accounts

• Drive new business development and market expansion opportunities

• Manage forecasts, sales performance metrics, and territory planning

• Coordinate with internal teams including operations, customer service, quality, and supply chain

• Oversee customer communications related to orders, product changes, pricing, and delivery timelines

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer developments

• Represent the organization at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of packaging industry sales experience

• 2+ years of strategic or national account management experience

• Proven track record of business growth within complex customer organizations

• Experience leading or mentoring sales teams preferred

• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills

• Ability to travel 50%+ within assigned territory

• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Background

• Food & beverage packaging

• Flexible packaging

• Plastic films

• Industrial or specialty packaging

• Strategic B2B sales within manufacturing environments

Core Competencies

• Regional Sales Leadership

• Strategic Account Management

• Business Development

• Packaging Industry Expertise

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Forecasting & Territory Management

• Customer Relationship Management

Why This Role

• Remote leadership opportunity with strong growth potential

• High-visibility role within an expanding organization

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Opportunity to manage strategic accounts and regional sales operations