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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 Recruitment 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.

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Our Approach

Retained Search for Packaging Sales

OC Recruitment 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.

Targeted Headhunting
Market Mapping
Direct Outreach

The Challenge

Why Packaging Companies Use OC Recruitment

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 Recruitment 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

Sales Directors leading regional or national commercial teams
Vice Presidents of Sales responsible for strategic growth
Business Development Managers opening new markets
National Account Managers managing major consumer packaged goods relationships

Through targeted headhunting and detailed market mapping, OC Recruitment 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

Rigid Plastics packaging products
Rigid Plastics
Flexible Packaging packaging products
Flexible Packaging
Corrugated Packaging packaging products
Corrugated Packaging
Folding Carton packaging products
Folding Carton
Labels & Sleeves packaging products
Labels & Sleeves
Glass Packaging packaging products
Glass Packaging
Metal Packaging packaging products
Metal Packaging
Caps & Closures packaging products
Caps & Closures

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

Business Development Managers
Sales Representatives
Account Managers
Key Account Managers

Sales Leadership

Sales Directors
Vice Presidents of Sales
Senior Vice Presidents of Sales
Executive Vice Presidents of Sales
Chief Commercial Officers

The OC Recruitment Difference

Why Packaging Companies Choose OC Recruitment

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 Recruitment

OC Recruitment 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 Recruitment 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.

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Years in Packaging

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Packaging Sectors

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes OC Recruitment different from other recruitment firms?
OC Recruitment focuses exclusively on sales and commercial leadership roles within the US packaging industry. Unlike generalist recruiters, we understand the difference between flexible film and rigid plastics, know the key players across every packaging segment, and can assess whether a candidate has the commercial acumen to drive growth in your specific market. This specialist focus, combined with 16+ years of dedicated packaging recruitment experience, means we deliver candidates that generalist firms simply cannot reach.
What packaging sectors does OC Recruitment cover?
We recruit across the full US packaging value chain: flexible packaging, rigid plastics, corrugated packaging, folding carton, labels and sleeves, glass packaging, metal packaging, and caps and closures. Whether you are a converter, manufacturer, or distributor, we have deep networks within your specific segment.
What types of sales roles do you recruit for in the packaging industry?
We recruit across the full spectrum of commercial roles — from individual contributors such as Business Development Managers, Sales Representatives, Account Managers, and Key Account Managers, through to senior leadership including Sales Directors, Vice Presidents of Sales, Senior Vice Presidents, Executive Vice Presidents, and Chief Commercial Officers.
How does the retained search process work?
Each engagement begins with a detailed briefing to understand your business, culture, and the specific commercial challenges the role needs to address. We then conduct targeted headhunting and market mapping across your packaging segment, directly approaching proven performers who are typically not visible through job advertising. You receive a shortlist of thoroughly assessed candidates, with full transparency throughout the process.
Why can't I just use a job board to hire packaging sales talent?
The strongest sales professionals in packaging are rarely looking for new roles. They are already performing well within competing manufacturers, converters, or distributors. Job boards only reach active job seekers — typically a fraction of the available talent pool. Retained search reaches the passive candidates who would never see your advertisement but would consider the right opportunity when approached directly and professionally.
How long does a typical packaging sales recruitment assignment take?
Most retained search assignments are completed within 6 to 10 weeks, depending on the seniority of the role and the specificity of the packaging segment. Because we already have established networks across every major US packaging sector, we can often present strong initial candidates within the first two to three weeks.

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.