Regional Sales Manager
Salary:$120,000 - $140,000 per year
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:November 17 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance:Not Available
Job Title:Regional Sales Manager – Rigid & Flexible Packaging (Food & Beverage CPGs)
Location:Can be located anywhere in GA
MUST HAVE RIGID OR FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PACKAGING EXPERIENCE
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading provider of innovative rigid and flexible packaging solutions, serving major Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies in the food and beverage industry. With a commitment to sustainability, product quality, and customer satisfaction, they offer a diverse portfolio of packaging solutions designed to enhance brand value and operational efficiency.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a results-drivenRegional Sales Managerto drive growth and develop strategic relationships with large food and beverage CPG clients. This role will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and expanding market share within the assigned territory. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in packaging sales, a deep understanding of the food and beverage industry, and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to drive revenue growth within the assigned region.
Identify, target, and establish relationships with large CPG companies in the food and beverage market.
Manage and expand existing accounts by providing exceptional customer service and identifying upsell opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, marketing, and operations, to deliver customized packaging solutions that meet client needs.
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with customers to maximize profitability while ensuring long-term partnerships.
Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.
Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, and forecasts to senior leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
5+ years of sales experience in rigid and/or flexible packaging, specifically selling to large food and beverage CPGs.
Proven track record of successfully managing and growing a sales territory.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to travel within the region as required.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
If you are a motivated sales professional with a passion for packaging solutions and a strong network in the food and beverage industry, we encourage you to apply!
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A Regional Sales expert focusing on food and beverage packaging in Georgia must analyze local consumer packaged goods trends and customize outreach to large CPG companies. This involves leveraging knowledge of rigid and flexible plastics, adapting pitches to regional client needs, and navigating Georgia's competitive market landscape for packaging solutions.
Leadership in this role comes from driving strategic growth, mentoring sales teams, and forging key partnerships within the assigned territory. Demonstrating a track record of exceeding sales targets in packaging sales, particularly with food and beverage clients, highlights the ability to manage complex sales cycles and inspire collaboration across departments.
Mastering packaging materials, understanding sustainability trends, and being adept at contract negotiation are essential. Insight into the food and beverage CPG sector, combined with proficiency in market analysis and customer relationship management, equips sales managers to deliver tailored, profitable packaging solutions.
Affinity Search emphasizes strategic relationship building and market expansion within Georgia’s food and beverage sector. Their approach integrates collaborative efforts with product development and marketing teams to deliver innovative packaging, ensuring clients receive customized solutions aligned with regional market demands.
Affinity Search’s role focuses on sustainability-driven packaging solutions for large CPG clients with a strong emphasis on Georgia’s market dynamics. This position demands deep packaging expertise, strategic account growth, and proactive engagement with local industry events, setting it apart in terms of regional focus and product innovation.
The salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 annually aligns well with regional standards for seasoned sales managers in packaging and CPG sectors. This compensation reflects the specialized skills required and the high value placed on driving revenue growth in Georgia’s competitive food and beverage packaging market.
Georgia’s diverse CPG landscape demands tailored sales tactics to secure and maintain key accounts. Challenges include staying ahead of sustainability trends, competing against established vendors, and offering innovative packaging solutions that resonate with local manufacturers’ operational goals.
Navigating Atlanta's traffic patterns requires efficient scheduling to maximize client face-time and internal collaboration. A Regional Sales Manager must balance travel demands with remote work strategies to maintain productivity while engaging key CPG clients across the region.
Atlanta’s growing food and beverage CPG sector fuels steady demand for sales leadership with packaging expertise. Compared to other regions, the Southeast offers dynamic opportunities but also intense competition among candidates skilled in both sales strategy and product knowledge.
Experience in flexible plastic packaging is critical, as it directly impacts the ability to understand client needs and propose effective solutions. Affinity Search prioritizes candidates who can seamlessly navigate both rigid and flexible packaging sectors to drive sales with food and beverage CPG customers.
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