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Packaging Sales Recruitment Insights

Expert advice on hiring, career development, and talent market trends across the US packaging industry. Written by specialists who live and breathe packaging recruitment.

Hiring Advice

Top 5 Mistakes Packaging Companies Make When Hiring Sales Reps

After 16 years of packaging sales recruitment, we've seen the same hiring mistakes repeated across the industry. Here are the five most damaging — and how to avoid them.

April 13, 20266 min read

Hiring Advice

How to Hire a VP Sales in the Packaging Industry

Hiring a VP Sales for a packaging company is one of the most consequential decisions a business can make. The wrong hire costs time, revenue, and market share. Here's how to get it right.

April 10, 20267 min read

Industry Insights

Packaging Sales Salary Guide 2026: What to Pay Across Every Level

What should you pay a packaging sales professional in 2026? Based on real market data from thousands of placements and conversations, here are the current benchmarks.

April 7, 20268 min read

Industry Insights

The Packaging Sales Talent Shortage: What's Driving It and How to Respond

Packaging companies across the US are struggling to find experienced sales professionals. The talent shortage is real, and it's getting worse. Here's what's driving it and what you can do about it.

April 3, 20266 min read

Candidate Insights

What Packaging Sales Candidates Actually Want in 2026

After thousands of conversations with packaging sales professionals, we know what actually motivates a move. It's not always what employers expect.

March 27, 20265 min read

Hiring Advice

Retained Search vs. Contingency Recruitment: Which Is Right for Packaging Sales Hiring?

Not all recruitment is the same. Understanding the difference between retained search and contingency recruitment can save your packaging company time, money, and hiring mistakes.

March 20, 20266 min read

Hiring Advice

How to Attract Passive Candidates in Packaging Sales

The strongest packaging sales talent isn't on job boards. Here's how to find them, approach them, and convince them your opportunity is worth considering.

March 13, 20267 min read

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