Business Development Specialist
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Pregis
Los Angeles, CA, US
Summary
The specialist will drive new business growth for the Foam-in-Place product line by identifying, qualifying, and converting new opportunities within the assigned territory. They will collaborate with distributors, end users, and internal teams to build a strong sales pipeline and achieve revenue objectives.
Job Description
We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business
Pregis is Hiring!
Drive Growth. Create Opportunities. Make an Impact.
At Pregis, growth is a way of life. We are a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging and protective solutions, helping customers protect products, improve operational efficiency, and achieve their business goals.
If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.
New Business Sales Specialist
The Sales Specialist will drive new business growth for our Foam-in-Place (FIP) product line across the South Central Territory by identifying, qualifying, and converting new business opportunities. Working closely with distributors, end users, field sales teams, and product management, this role will focus on expanding market share and building a strong pipeline of new customers throughout the territory.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, target, and develop new Foam-in-Place business opportunities within the assigned territory.
- Conduct prospecting activities through phone outreach, email campaigns, networking, and in-person customer visits.
- Build relationships with distributors, channel partners, and end users to generate qualified opportunities.
- Schedule and conduct customer meetings, product demonstrations, and solution presentations.
- Collaborate closely with field sales representatives, product management, and sales leadership to advance opportunities and secure new business.
- Leverage market intelligence and territory data to identify high-potential prospects.
- Support national and regional growth initiatives focused on expanding Foam-in-Place market penetration.
- Maintain accurate pipeline activity, customer information, and sales forecasts within CRM systems.
- Represent Pregis professionally at customer sites, industry events, and distributor meetings.
- Achieve territory growth objectives through new account acquisition and revenue generation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Packaging, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of sales, business development, account management, or customer-facing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated success prospecting and developing new business opportunities.
- Experience within packaging, manufacturing, industrial products, distribution, or related B2B industries is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong prospecting and business development skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence customer decision-makers.
- Self-motivated and highly organized with effective time-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and consultative selling capabilities.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand packaging equipment and systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms.
- Strong professional ethics and customer-focused mindset.
Travel & Work Environment
- Remote-based position located within the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX or Greater Los Angeles, CA metro area.
- Approximately 60% travel throughout the assigned territory.
- Frequent driving and occasional overnight travel required.
- Company vehicle provided.
Benefits & Rewards
At Pregis, we invest in our employees' success both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with Company Match and Immediate Vesting
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance and Career Development Opportunities
- Company Vehicle provided along with gas, maintenance and insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 25% quarterly sales incentive bonus
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Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion
We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.
Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.
Pregis is a leading global provider of innovative protective packaging materials and systems. We design, develop, and deliver high-performance packaging solutions that protect products, improve operational efficiency, and create better brand experiences across consumer and industrial markets.
Our solutions can be found in virtually every industry from ecommerce and logistics to food, healthcare, and manufacturing. Supported by a comprehensive sales, technical service, and distribution network, Pregis partners with customers to solve their biggest packaging and fulfillment challenges.
With over 30 facilities across North America, manufacturing operations in Europe, and an expanding global footprint, Pregis continues to scale with the growing demand for smarter, more sustainable packaging solutions.
We’re always looking for energetic, passionate people ready to make an impact. Opportunities span manufacturing, engineering, finance, sales, marketing, all united by a shared commitment to innovation and customer success.
We’re dedicated to designing packaging that protects both products and the planet. Explore our sustainability initiatives and progress in our latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report: https://www.pregis.com/sustainable-packaging/sustainability-report/
Founded
1997
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Pregis is a leading global provider of innovative protective packaging materials and systems. We design, develop, and deliver high-performance packaging solutions that protect products, improve operational efficiency, and create better brand experiences across consumer and industrial markets.
Our solutions can be found in virtually every industry from ecommerce and logistics to food, healthcare, and manufacturing. Supported by a comprehensive sales, technical service, and distribution network, Pregis partners with customers to solve their biggest packaging and fulfillment challenges.
With over 30 facilities across North America, manufacturing operations in Europe, and an expanding global footprint, Pregis continues to scale with the growing demand for smarter, more sustainable packaging solutions.
We’re always looking for energetic, passionate people ready to make an impact. Opportunities span manufacturing, engineering, finance, sales, marketing, all united by a shared commitment to innovation and customer success.
We’re dedicated to designing packaging that protects both products and the planet. Explore our sustainability initiatives and progress in our latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report: https://www.pregis.com/sustainable-packaging/sustainability-report/
Founded
1997
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois