Sales Manager - Corrugated​/Packaging Industry

Sales Manager – Corrugated / Packaging Industry

Location: Charlotte, NC or Greeneville, TN (multi-site responsibility)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Compensation: $160,000 – $190,000 base + annual incentive bonus
Relocation: Possible for the right candidate
Travel: Required (multi-location / customer-facing)

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager with direct corrugated, paper, or packaging industry experience to lead and grow a high-impact commercial organization within a large-scale manufacturing environment.

This is a mid–senior level leadership role with national or significant regional responsibility. You will oversee sales strategy, manage and develop sales professionals, and partner closely with operations, marketing, and service teams to drive profitable growth, customer satisfaction, and long-term account value.

If you have built and led sales teams in the box, corrugated, retail packaging, or paper-based products space, and you understand how manufacturing, operations, and customer needs intersect, this role offers both scale and influence.

• Lead and manage the sales and marketing function using total quality and customer-focused principles

• Own a significant portion of business unit revenue, with authority to deploy resources

• Develop and execute market-driven sales strategies across multiple locations and channels

• Build, coach, and lead high-performing sales teams

• Grow profitable sales through deep customer relationships and strategic accounts

• Identify and capitalize on geographic and segment-based growth opportunities

• Partner cross-functionally with operations, service, and marketing to deliver customer value

• Strengthen existing accounts and develop new business-building alliances

• Align sales execution to broader business, sustainability, and operational goals

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field)

• 7+ years of sales experience in manufacturing, packaging, paper, or industrial products

• 2+ years of sales management or team leadership experience

• Direct corrugated / box / retail packaging experience (strongly preferred and prioritized)

• Proven success managing complex, multi-location or multi-account sales portfolios

• Strong business acumen, customer focus, and leadership presence

• Ability to travel regularly to support customers and teams

Highly Valued Backgrounds:

• Corrugated box manufacturing

• Paper, fiber, or sustainable packaging products

• Industrial or manufacturing-based B2B sales

• Roles interfacing directly with plant operations and customers

• Lead sales at scale within a stable, global manufacturing environment

• Influence revenue, strategy, and customer relationships at a senior level

• Competitive base salary plus annual incentive bonus

• Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, paid time off, and development programs

• Clear path for continued leadership growth within a large organization

• Work with teams committed to safety, sustainability, and long-term value creation

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

• This position requires industry-adjacent experience; candidates without packaging, paper, or corrugated exposure will not be considered

• This role supports multiple locations and customers; travel is essential

If you are a proven sales leader in the corrugated or packaging industry and are ready to take ownership of revenue, teams, and customer strategy at scale, we encourage you to apply.