Business Development Manager (custom thin-gauge)
Mar 31, 2026
- Business Development Manager with 10+ years of progressive experience in custom packaging and thin-gauge thermoforming, supporting customers across automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. He’s grown his career within one organization — starting in customer service and working his way into a business development role — giving him a strong operational foundation and a deep understanding of how programs move from concept to production.
- He brings a well-rounded background in custom thermoformed packaging, with additional exposure to paperboard packaging, and is comfortable working across cross-functional teams including design, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver solutions that meet both performance and cost objectives. His approach is highly relationship-driven, with a focus on expanding existing accounts, identifying new opportunities, and creating long-term customer value.
- His impact includes:
- Managing and growing a $4M portfolio across automotive, industrial, and consumer product markets
- Generating over $400K in new revenue in Q1 2026 across key accounts
- Expanding customer relationships through cross-selling and proactive account management
- Partnering closely with internal teams to deliver custom, scalable packaging solutions
- Supporting multiple facilities and teams through training, onboarding, and program execution
- Why now? His current role includes responsibility for both thermoforming and paperboard packaging, and growth has leveled off. He’s looking for an opportunity where he can focus fully on custom thermoforming and continue to develop on the commercial side — ideally in an environment that values and supports business development.
- Based in the eastern Midwest, he supports customers nationally and is open to travel.
- If you’re looking for someone who understands custom thermoforming from the inside out and can grow business through strong relationships and smart account management, please reach out! I’d love to put you together!