- Identify and acquire new folding carton and retail packaging clients
- Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, solution development, quoting, and closing
- Engage with emerging brands, R&D teams, and procurement to tailor packaging solutions
- Serve as the point of contact for new accounts and lead post-sale growth
- Coordinate with structural design and marketing teams to deliver winning presentations
- Ensure flawless execution and client satisfaction through delivery
- Target adjacent industries including labels, corrugated, and rigid packaging
- Prospect in untapped regions and segments with high-growth potential
- Feed market insights back to leadership to refine strategy and positioning
- $1M in invoiced sales in Year 1 (stretch goal); minimum $250K from new accounts
- 2–3 anchor accounts developed from scratch
- Consistent pipeline activity and early wins within first 90–120 days
- 4+ years of industrial or packaging sales experience
- 2+ years of folding carton experience (strongly preferred)
- Proven ability to hunt, close, and grow accounts from zero
- Experience working in a small-to-midsize company environment
- A "figure-it-out" mindset with high ownership and resourcefulness
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead consultative client conversations
- Experience at companies like Malnov, Rohrer, TGC Legacy, Marshall & Bruce, or Bellmark
- Background in retail packaging, cosmetic or beverage packaging, or boutique print services
- Understanding of structural design, product launches, and emerging brand dynamics
- Military background with strong performance in private sector B2B roles
- No red tape: high autonomy, direct access to leadership, and rapid decision-making
- Huge market opportunity with best-in-class lead times and creative capabilities
- Culture of trust, accountability, and performance — no bureaucracy, no nonsense
- Room to scale your income dramatically as you build your book of business
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Strategic Account Leader - Charlotte - MilSpec Talent
Description
Strategic Account Leader
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid after onboarding; must be located in the Carolinas)
Compensation: $100K–$130K base + commission upside (full commission once book is built)
Reports to: VP, Business Development
Type: Full-time | High-Growth Role | Entrepreneurial Opportunity
Sector: Retail Packaging & Folding Cartons
About The Company
This is a culture-driven, PE-backed packaging and print company on a mission to scale from $50M to $150M in revenue over the next 3 years through both organic growth and acquisition. With best-in-class lead times, structural design capability, and full-service packaging solutions, the company is building a team of self-starting, high-performance sellers to lead the charge in new customer acquisition and regional market penetration.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to be an early member of a growing business unit focused on folding cartons and retail packaging. You'll own new business development from strategy to close, backed by world-class design, production, and speed-to-market capabilities. If you've built accounts from scratch in packaging, labels, or closely related verticals — and you're ready to grow your income and impact — this role is for you.
What You'll Do
New Business Development
Strategic Account Leadership
Market Expansion & Intelligence
What Success Looks Like
You'd Be a Great Fit If You Have:
Bonus Points For:
Why Join Us
MilSpec Talent is a boutique headhunting firm that helps our clients get connected with top talent in the industry. We work with mid-career, industry-experienced Veterans with 3-15 years of proven success in the private sector. For our contingency recruitment partners, we provide this value with minimal risk.
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Only for registered members Charlotte
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Accounting Manager
Only for registered members Charlotte
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Vice President Finance
Only for registered members Charlotte
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VP of Finance
Only for registered members Charlotte
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Corporate Controller
Only for registered members Charlotte
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Deposit Controller
Only for registered members Charlotte
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Property Accounting Manager
Only for registered members Charlotte
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Shared Vice President
Only for registered members Charlotte
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Controller
Only for registered members Charlotte
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Area General Manager
Only for registered members Charlotte
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General Manager
Only for registered members Charlotte
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Accounts Payable Manager
Only for registered members Charlotte
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Director of Corporate Accounting
Only for registered members Charlotte
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Store Manager
Only for registered members Charlotte