Account Executive – Remote Outside Sales

About the role

United Bags is seeking an Account Executive based in the Louisville, Kentucky market to expand the company’s presence and grow customer relationships throughout the Greater Louisville region and surrounding territories.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers throughout the Greater Louisville metropolitan area and surrounding territories
• Possess proven ability to build long-term customer relationships and generate new business
• Develop new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, referrals, industry associations, and local business relationships
• Assess customer needs and recommend tailored packaging solutions
• Collaborate with inside sales, operations, and logistics teams to ensure exceptional customer service and fulfillment
• Manage and grow a robust sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue goals
• Maintain accurate customer activity, pipeline, and sales data within CRM systems
• Stay informed on product offerings, market trends, and competitive activity within the Louisville marketplace
• Represent United Bags at customer meetings, facility visits, trade events, and industry functions throughout the region
• Provide regular territory updates and sales reports to company leadership

Qualifications

• College coursework or degree preferred
• 2–5 years of outside sales, B2B sales, account management, or territory development experience
• Proven ability to build long-term customer relationships and generate new business
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable managing a territory independently
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the Greater Louisville region
• Industrial, packaging, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, transportation, or distribution sales experience preferred
• Consultative or solution-based selling experience
• Established business relationships within the Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Central Kentucky markets
• Experience working with ERP and CRM systems

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plus profit sharing
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable, long-standing company with continued growth
• Family-oriented culture where your work truly matters
• Opportunity to build and grow a key territory in one of the Midwest's leading manufacturing, distribution, and logistics corridors