Now Hiring - United Bags - Account Executive – Remote Outside Sales in Nashville, TN

Full description of the position

Account Executive (Outside Sales) Packaging Industry Experience Required United Bags is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Account Executive based in the Nashville, Tennessee market to expand our presence and grow customer relationships throughout Middle Tennessee and surrounding Southeast territories. As an Account Executive, you will serve as the face of United Bags in your region, operating as a field-based sales professional while partnering closely with our corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. You'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities, strengthening existing customer relationships, and serving as a trusted advisor for packaging solutions across manufacturing, distribution, logistics, warehousing, food processing, construction, and commercial markets. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who understands the Nashville business community, enjoys working independently, and thrives on building long-term customer partnerships.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers throughout the Greater Nashville metropolitan area and surrounding territories
• Prospect and develop new business through cold calling, networking, referrals, industry associations, and local business relationships
• Travel regularly throughout your territory to meet customers, assess needs, and recommend tailored packaging solutions
• Prepare and present quotes, proposals, and customized product solutions
• Collaborate with inside sales, operations, and logistics teams to ensure exceptional customer service and fulfillment
• Manage and grow a robust sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue goals
• Maintain accurate customer activity, pipeline, and sales data within CRM systems
• Stay informed on product offerings, market trends, and competitive activity within the Nashville marketplace
• Represent United Bags at customer meetings, facility visits, trade events, and industry functions throughout the region
• Provide regular territory updates and sales reports to company leadership

Qualifications

• College coursework or degree preferred
• 25 years of outside sales, B2B sales, account management, or territory development experience
• Proven ability to build long-term customer relationships and generate new business
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable managing a territory independently
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the Greater Nashville region
• Professional, results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on customer success
• Must reside in the Nashville metropolitan area
• Industrial, packaging, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, transportation, construction, or distribution sales Preferred Experience
• Consultative or solution-based selling
• Established business relationships within the Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, and Middle Tennessee markets
• Experience working with ERP and CRM systems Why You'll Love Working at United Bags You're not just joining a company-you're joining a legacy. At United Bags, people stay because they are valued, supported, and part of something meaningful. We offer:
• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plus profit sharing
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable, long-standing company with continued growth
• Family-oriented culture where your work truly matters
• Opportunity to build and grow a key territory in one of the Southeast's fastest-growing logistics, distribution, and manufacturing hubs Ready to Make an Impact? We'd love to meet you. Send your resume to: [please apply online] United Bags, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.