Account Executive– Labels & Flex Packaging (Experience required)

Job Summary

Inovar Packaging Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced National Account Executive to drive revenue growth and strengthen our presence in the label and flexible packaging market. This role is ideal for a proven sales professional with a strong track record in pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, roll-fed labels, and flexible packaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a proactive approach, anticipating customer needs and presenting solutions before challenges arise.
• Maintain a strategic, long-term account management mindset focused on multi-year growth, customer retention, and expanding share-of-wallet.
• Balance hunter and farmer behaviors—actively pursuing new opportunities while nurturing existing accounts to maximize value.
• Manage a defined sales “bag,” understanding current spend levels and developing plans to grow revenue within existing accounts.
• Apply value-based, margin-conscious selling, identifying opportunities to improve profitability through differentiation and creative solutions.
• Use strong discovery techniques to ask the right questions, listen deeply, and uncover operational pain points, future needs, and innovation opportunities.
• Maintain strong sales discipline with consistent prospecting, follow-up, and pipeline development.

Business Development & Client Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Identify and engage new prospects through networking, referrals, industry events, and outbound outreach.
• Grow territory or account revenue through planned, targeted sales activity that aligns with Inovar’s commercial goals.

Sales Strategy, Execution & Internal Collaboration

• Develop and implement sales strategies focused on target segments within labels and flexible packaging.
• Prepare quotes, credit terms, bid specifications, and proposals; negotiate pricing and agreements to close profitable deals.
• Partner with internal teams—including purchasing, production, quality, and logistics—to ensure on-time delivery and flawless execution.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline updates, and sales activity tracking.

Market Awareness & Leadership

• Stay current on industry trends, materials, technologies, competitor capabilities, and sustainability initiatives.
• Position Inovar as a trusted, forward-thinking partner by bringing insights, innovation, and solutions to customers.