Business Development Executive, Paper Bag (West)

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3 Locations
Remote
Senior level
Energy • Financial Services • Renewable Energy
The Role
Drive B2B sales of sustainable paper packaging across the U.S. West territory by identifying mid-sized and enterprise customers, prospecting via networking and cold outreach, responding to web leads, forecasting sales, closing six-figure contracts, and maintaining and growing existing accounts while delivering consultative solutions.
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About Us: For over 40 years, API Holding has been a trusted manufacturer of plastic T-shirt bags, serving some of the largest grocery and retail chains across North America. In April 2025, we launched Advance Paperbag — a new division created to meet the growing demand for sustainable paper alternatives. Built on decades of manufacturing excellence, we combine deep retail experience with a renewed commitment to sustainability. Our product range includes:
  • Kraft and White Paper Bags – the retail checkout staple
  • Twisted or Flat Handle Bags – ideal for grocery and apparel retailers
  • Sacks
  • Foodservice, Delivery, and Takeaway Formats
All our paper packaging is made from renewable fiber and certified by FSC and SFI, supporting retailers in their transition toward eco-friendly and compliant packaging solutions. As part of API Holding — alongside Accredo Packaging and Advance Polybag — Advance Paperbag reflects our group’s unified vision: to deliver innovative, sustainable packaging for a better future.We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Business Development Executive to join Advanced Paperbag, manufactures and supplies sustainable high value, packaging in North America.  

Territory: U.S. West

Who You AreThe Business Development Executive role calls for you to be an experienced B2B sales professional who possesses the following characteristics:
  • Consultative – You’d rather build relationships and recommend the best solution based on needs and challenges.
  • Business savvy – You have the spirit of an entrepreneur.
  • Good with people – You’re able to take on an advisory role with business owners and C-suite in a professional manner.
  • Connected – You’re growing a network of business executives who can help expand your sales pipeline.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Identify midsized or enterprise businesses to offer Advance Paperbag solutions.
  • Accomplish sales goals determined by management.
  • Demonstrates B2B sales expertise including a sense of urgency when addressing customer inquiries and closing sales.
  • Forecasting monthly, quarterly, and yearly to review business needs with prospects and customers as needed to achieve sales and gross profit goals set by the company.
  • Cultivate new sales through networking, cold calling, and digital marketing. In turn, developing relationships with prospective accounts, closing on opportunities with prospects turning them into customers.
  • This includes maintaining continuous growth within existing accounts.
  • Responsible for responding to web leads throughout the US, utilizing video meeting platforms and/or phone meetings to continue the sales process to closing.
  • Help drive a positive experience with all you encounter, including, but not limited to coworkers, customers, and suppliers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • 5+ years of demonstrated success in securing new 6-figure B2B contracts.
  • Capacity to work independently.
  • Experience with CRM.
  • Strong negotiation and relationship development skills.
  • Valid Driver License and clean MVR.

PREFERED REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent.
  • Industry experience selling packaging solutions: packaging films and materials.
  • Familiar with delivering solutions with company that need packing solutions.
We offer competitive pay, a well-rounded and affordable benefit package including health insurance and 401k retirement plan with company match, and a great working environment.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of demonstrated success securing new 6-figure B2B contracts
  • Capacity to work independently
  • Experience with CRM systems
  • Strong negotiation and relationship development skills
  • Valid driver license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent
  • Industry experience selling packaging solutions (films, materials)
  • Experience delivering packaging solutions to companies needing packing solutions
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The Company
125 Employees
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), also known as The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), is a multilateral development bank owned by OAPEC member states. It supports the Arab world's energy sector through project financing, direct equity investments, and trade finance solutions, with a strategic focus on advancing the energy transition and sustainability within the MENA region.

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