Sales Executive

Job Description

• Sales Executive – Folding Cartons & Commercial Print

  Minnesota
  Compensation: Base Salary + Commission (10% of Net Sales)
  Industry: Folding Cartons / Offset Printing / Commercial Print

  Position Overview

  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.

  Responsibilities

  • 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.

  Preferred Experience

  • 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.

  What We're Looking For

  • 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.

  Compensation

  • 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.