Senior Business Development Executive

About Us

At Progress Luv2Pak and Gather Packaging, we are combining history and innovation to build something special.

Progress Luv2Pak has been Canada's leader in premium retail packaging for over 100 years. We work with many of North America's best-known retailers and brands, creating packaging that elevates their customer experience.

Gather Packaging is our new, state-of-the-art facility in Toronto manufacturing high-quality paper shopping bags for leading retailers in Canada and the United States.

Together, these businesses give us a foundation of trust and a platform for growth. We have the credibility of an established leader and the momentum of a modern, fast-moving manufacturer.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced prospector and account manager who knows how to win.

This is a senior role for someone who is hungry to grow new business and build lasting relationships with major retailers, brands, and distributors. You will work directly with the President and Director of Sales to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and close programs that make a real impact.

If you are driven, strategic, and ready to take ownership of a territory with no ceiling, this is the kind of opportunity that can change your career.

What You Will Do

• Target and acquire new business with leading retailers and distributors across North America
• Build a strong pipeline through research, outreach, and consistent follow-up
• Engage at every level of the customer organization, from buyers to senior executives
• Develop thoughtful outreach campaigns that create conversations and open doors
• Collaborate with our team on proposals and deliver solutions that meet customer needs
• Represent our company with professionalism at client meetings, tradeshows, and events
• Maintain organized CRM tracking and regular reporting

What Success Looks Like

90 Days: You know our products, our customers, and our competitive advantages. You've built a qualified list of top targets and booked meetings with key decision makers.

6 Months: You have active quotes and sampling programs in motion and a growing pipeline of strong opportunities.

12 Months: You have landed major accounts and built a base of business that moves the needle for the company.

Who You Are

• A proven business developer with a track record of opening and growing major accounts
• Experienced in B2B sales, ideally in packaging, manufacturing, or retail supply
• Organized, methodical, and accountable
• Confident and natural when building relationships with senior decision makers
• Competitive, self-motivated, and focused on results
• Driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and earn accordingly

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Earning potential that reflects performance
• Comprehensive health benefits after three months
• Direct access to leadership and a clear path for growth
• A collaborative in-office environment with flexibility for travel
• The opportunity to help grow a modern North American manufacturer that is investing heavily in its future

Location

Based in Toronto, Ontario. Exceptional candidates in other major North American markets will be considered, with travel required to our Toronto facility and to client sites.

How to Apply

If you know how to sell and are ready to take your career to the next level, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Application question(s):

• 1. A short note on why this role stands out to you.

• Three examples of major accounts or wins you've personally led.

• Your current location and availability for an initial conversation.

• Are you willing to travel for work?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• B2B sales: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person