Professions Inc
Position Title: Packaging Specialist (Hunter / Business Development)
Location: Cincinnati, OH (home-office based – must live in or relocate to Greater Cincinnati area)
Territory: Cincinnati metro + surrounding areas (will collaborate closely with one existing rep)
Company Overview Our Client is a national leader in end-of-line packaging solutions, distributing the industry’s most trusted brands in strapping, stretch wrap, tape, marking & coding, automation, and related consumables/equipment. With a rapidly growing multi-million-dollar packaging division, a dedicated national team of packaging specialists, and recent strategic acquisitions (with more in the pipeline), they are in aggressive growth mode.
The Role – What You’ll Actually Do This is a true hunter position focused on new logo acquisition and aggressive wallet-share growth inside existing accounts. You will:
Prospect daily into manufacturing, distribution, e-commerce, and food/beverage plants throughout Greater Cincinnati
Own the full sales cycle: cold outreach → needs analysis → site surveys → custom ROI-driven proposals → close → long-term account penetration
Grow a small inherited base (~$500K current revenue) while building a multi-million-dollar book of business
Partner with top-tier vendor reps on joint calls and national-account strategies
Deliver measurable TCO reduction for customers through equipment, consumables, service, and VMI programs
Live in the field – face-to-face selling is the expectation (daily local travel + occasional overnight)
Success Looks Like Year 1 goal: achieve 100%+ of forecast (realistic six-figure earnings at plan). Top performers regularly hit 150–200% of quota and earn well into the mid-to-high six figures.
Compensation & Ramp Support
Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
Uncapped monthly commission + performance bonus paid on % of forecast achieved (plan attached to active candidates upon request)
Transition guarantees and/or draw bridges available for proven big hitters – we will make the move make sense
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, expense account, company credit card
Company-provided demos/samples and professional vehicle allowance expectations
Who Thrives Here Proven hunters who have carried a bag in industrial packaging, end-of-line automation, capital equipment, marking & coding, or related B2B manufacturing solutions. Ideal backgrounds mirror current top reps (ex-reps from leading brands in the space). Must-have traits:
Relentless prospecting discipline and a “refuse to lose” mindset
Ability to walk a plant, diagnose packaging pain, and translate it into six- and seven-figure opportunities
Comfort selling both consumables and $50K–$500K+ equipment projects
Professional presence – you’re proud to open a trunk full of samples and look sharp doing it
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
Clean driving record and willingness to be on the road daily
Non-competes: We know the industry; we’ve successfully hired around them before and will handle it the right way.
Why Packaging Pros Are Joining Right Now
Explosive growth trajectory – recent acquisitions + organic expansion = bigger territories and faster advancement
True hunter role with minimal farming distractions
Leadership that’s been there/done it and still carries a bag
Collaborative, high-energy culture that celebrates wins and promotes from within
Substantial resources of a growing national division with the feel of a tight-knit team
If you’re a Cincinnati-area (or relocatable) packaging sales pro who’s outgrown your current territory or tired of red tape, let’s talk. This is a greenfield opportunity with a company that’s genuinely going places.
To apply or refer someone: contact Ben Bachman at Professions, Inc. – 513-619-5114 or benb@professionsinc.com
Compensation:
$150,000 per year
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Territory: Cincinnati metro + surrounding areas (will collaborate closely with one existing rep)
Company Overview Our Client is a national leader in end-of-line packaging solutions, distributing the industry’s most trusted brands in strapping, stretch wrap, tape, marking & coding, automation, and related consumables/equipment. With a rapidly growing multi-million-dollar packaging division, a dedicated national team of packaging specialists, and recent strategic acquisitions (with more in the pipeline), they are in aggressive growth mode.
The Role – What You’ll Actually Do This is a true hunter position focused on new logo acquisition and aggressive wallet-share growth inside existing accounts. You will:
Prospect daily into manufacturing, distribution, e-commerce, and food/beverage plants throughout Greater Cincinnati
Own the full sales cycle: cold outreach → needs analysis → site surveys → custom ROI-driven proposals → close → long-term account penetration
Grow a small inherited base (~$500K current revenue) while building a multi-million-dollar book of business
Partner with top-tier vendor reps on joint calls and national-account strategies
Deliver measurable TCO reduction for customers through equipment, consumables, service, and VMI programs
Live in the field – face-to-face selling is the expectation (daily local travel + occasional overnight)
Success Looks Like Year 1 goal: achieve 100%+ of forecast (realistic six-figure earnings at plan). Top performers regularly hit 150–200% of quota and earn well into the mid-to-high six figures.
Compensation & Ramp Support
Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
Uncapped monthly commission + performance bonus paid on % of forecast achieved (plan attached to active candidates upon request)
Transition guarantees and/or draw bridges available for proven big hitters – we will make the move make sense
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, expense account, company credit card
Company-provided demos/samples and professional vehicle allowance expectations
Who Thrives Here Proven hunters who have carried a bag in industrial packaging, end-of-line automation, capital equipment, marking & coding, or related B2B manufacturing solutions. Ideal backgrounds mirror current top reps (ex-reps from leading brands in the space). Must-have traits:
Relentless prospecting discipline and a “refuse to lose” mindset
Ability to walk a plant, diagnose packaging pain, and translate it into six- and seven-figure opportunities
Comfort selling both consumables and $50K–$500K+ equipment projects
Professional presence – you’re proud to open a trunk full of samples and look sharp doing it
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
Clean driving record and willingness to be on the road daily
Non-competes: We know the industry; we’ve successfully hired around them before and will handle it the right way.
Why Packaging Pros Are Joining Right Now
Explosive growth trajectory – recent acquisitions + organic expansion = bigger territories and faster advancement
True hunter role with minimal farming distractions
Leadership that’s been there/done it and still carries a bag
Collaborative, high-energy culture that celebrates wins and promotes from within
Substantial resources of a growing national division with the feel of a tight-knit team
If you’re a Cincinnati-area (or relocatable) packaging sales pro who’s outgrown your current territory or tired of red tape, let’s talk. This is a greenfield opportunity with a company that’s genuinely going places.
To apply or refer someone: contact Ben Bachman at Professions, Inc. – 513-619-5114 or benb@professionsinc.com
Compensation:
$150,000 per year
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