Specialist Retained Search — US Packaging Industry
Your Next VP Sales Won't Come From a Job Board
The best packaging sales talent isn't applying for roles — they're already succeeding at your competitors. OC International uses retained search to find, approach, and secure the high-performing commercial leaders that packaging companies across the US actually need.
16+ years placing sales and commercial leadership professionals across every major US packaging sector.
Our Approach
Retained Search for Packaging Sales
OC International partners with packaging manufacturers and distributors on retained search assignments to identify and secure high-impact sales and commercial leadership talent.
Each engagement combines targeted headhunting, detailed market mapping, and direct outreach to proven commercial professionals working within the packaging industry.
The Challenge
Why Packaging Companies Use OC International
Hiring proven sales professionals in the packaging industry is uniquely difficult.
The strongest performers rarely apply for roles. Most are already succeeding within competing manufacturers, converters, or packaging suppliers and must be approached directly through targeted headhunting.
OC International focuses exclusively on recruiting sales and commercial leadership professionals across the US packaging industry. This specialist focus provides access to a deep network of packaging professionals across flexible packaging, rigid plastics, labels, closures, corrugated, cartons, glass and metal packaging.
Typical Assignments Include
Through targeted headhunting and detailed market mapping, OC International identifies professionals already performing successfully within the packaging sector.
This specialist approach allows packaging companies to access high-quality candidates who are rarely visible through traditional job advertising.
Packaging Sectors
Across the Full US Packaging Value Chain
Recruiting commercial talent across the full US packaging value chain, from flexible packaging and rigid plastics to labels & sleeves, caps & closures, corrugated, glass and metal packaging.
Roles We Recruit
From Individual Contributors to Executive Leadership
We recruit across the full spectrum of commercial roles within packaging manufacturing and distribution, from individual contributors through to C-suite leadership.
Individual Contributors
Sales Leadership
The OC International Difference
Why Packaging Companies Choose OC International
16+ Years in Packaging
Over sixteen years of dedicated search experience within the US packaging industry. This is not a sideline — packaging sales recruitment is our sole focus.
Deep Industry Network
An established network of sales and commercial professionals across every major packaging segment, from flexible packaging and rigid plastics to folding carton, labels & sleeves, corrugated packaging, glass, metal and caps & closures.
Specialist, Not Generalist
We recruit exclusively for commercial roles in packaging. This specialism means we understand the market, the companies, and the talent better than any generalist firm.
Proven Track Record
A consistent history of placing high-performing sales and commercial leadership professionals who deliver results for packaging companies across the United States.
About the Firm
About OC International
OC International was founded by Chris Kenny, a specialist search professional with over 16 years of experience within the packaging industry.
The firm focuses exclusively on retained search for sales and commercial leadership professionals across the United States packaging sector.
OC International partners with packaging manufacturers and distributors to identify and secure the commercial talent that drives growth. Explore our case studies to see recent search assignments.
Years in Packaging
Packaging Sectors
US Market Focus
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Strengthen Your Sales Team
Whether you are a packaging company looking to secure high-performing commercial talent, or a sales professional exploring new opportunities in the industry, we are ready to have a conversation.