Strategic Growth & Sales Specialist

Position Overview

As a Strategic Growth & Sales Specialist at Mid-Atlantic Packaging, you will be pivotal in driving business growth and expanding our national customer base. You will promote and sell our retail packaging products and services to businesses and clients across various industries, including apparel stores, gift shops, and food and gourmet shops.

This position demands a proactive and dynamic individual with excellent communication and negotiation skills to meet sales targets and build strong customer relationships. As a Strategic Growth & Sales Specialist, you will play a critical role in our expansion efforts, significantly impacting our company's success and growth in the retail packaging industry.

Why Mid-Atlantic Packaging?

• Exciting opportunity to drive sales for an industry-leading retail packaging distributor.
• Collaborative, fun, and fast-paced team.
• Athletic salary package with sales incentives.
• Comprehensive training and professional growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Learn the end-to-end process of custom-branded packaging sales and fulfillment.
• Assist senior sales reps with processing repeat orders, client communication, and quote generation.
• Provide administrative and customer service support to the sales team.
• Eventually grow into a full sales role with their book of business.

Qualifications

• Detail-Oriented – Since custom packaging has many variables (materials, printing, dimensions, lead times), accuracy is key.
• Eager to Learn & Grow – This is a developmental role; you want someone curious, coachable, and hungry for responsibility.
• Team Player with a Sales Mindset – They’ll be supporting others first, so humility matters, but they should also think like a salesperson.
• Strong Communicator – Must be confident communicating with both team members and customers, often managing multiple follow-ups.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, commissions, and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity for career advancement and professional development.
• Collaborative, supportive, and energetic work environment that encourages innovation and growth.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Coverage (Aflac)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program (EDP)

Compensation

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

About the Role

Mid-Atlantic Packaging is a family-owned company with 40+ years of experience providing high-quality, affordable retail and custom packaging. Founded in 1982 in Delaware by Herb and Kim Glanden, the business has grown from a small home-based operation into a trusted national supplier known for fast turnaround, competitive pricing, and strong customer relationships. Now led by their daughter, CEO Julie Rotuno, the company continues to innovate while upholding its family-driven values.

Mid-Atlantic Packaging offers an extensive range of customizable products—including shopping bags, gift boxes, tissue, labels, ribbons, bows, shipping supplies, and packaging for boutique retail, specialty shops, and gourmet and food-service businesses. With a focus on cohesive brand presentation and exceptional service, the company combines the capabilities of a large supplier with the personalized attention of a family-run organization.

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