Hanger Specialist – USA
Join Our Team!
Nexgen Packaging stands at the forefront of the label, tag, packaging, and trim industry, delivering Interior Labels, Exterior Tags, Patches, Bags, and Packaging with a touch of innovation. Our global footprint caters to retail and brands, showcasing our commitment to excellence. Headquartered in the United States, we extend our influence through an extensive network of over 25 branches, subsidiaries, and affiliates in the USA, Asia, and Latin America.
We’ve crafted industry-leading technology and services, and we’re on the lookout for a dynamic, go-getter to thrive in our rapidly expanding company. If you bring curiosity, passion, and an entrepreneurial spirit to the table, let’s forge ahead together! At Nexgen Packaging, we’re curating a team of exceptionally talented, experienced, and creative individuals. We welcome independent thinkers and self-starters who want to contribute to a dedicated and enjoyable work environment. Committed to the growth of our employees, we create ample career opportunities for everyone at Nexgen. If this sounds like a team you’d like to join, then let’s meet!
About the Role – Hanger Specialist, USA, Remote
- Work collaboratively with the executive, product, marketing & sales teams on a go-to-market strategy with the retail, apparel and footwear brands.
- Execute commercialization plans for hangers with our internal teams and customers.
- Co-creation of a solid pipeline of new hanger opportunities with a cross functional team.
- Develop and grow the hanger business in North America.
- Create fluid workflow across support functions to include business development, product development and sales. Acting as the maestro of resources needed to deliver on sales opportunities and ensure customer voice is heard.
- Engage with key global stakeholders within Nexgen including product and vendor sales teams.
- Assist in delivering the Nexgen sustainability strategy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Business, Marketing or similar role is preferred.
- 5 + years’ relevant work experience.
- Strong sales competencies and/or industry experience in packaging science with knowledge of design, materials and manufacturing processes is preferred.
- High business acumen, along with proven strategy, negotiation, and execution skills are required.
- Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset with critical thinking, problem solving, and prioritization skills required.
- Track record of developing and identifying, complex commercial partnerships while delivering to growth objectives is required.
- Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, execution and prioritization skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Team focused.
- Must be able to travel.
About Us
A team of four entrepreneurs and industry veterans founded Nexgen in 2006. They knew they could build a great company that could help retailers with their branding solutions by leveraging state-of-the-art technology, exceptional employees, and an outstanding work environment. We pride ourselves on exceeding customers’ expectations by listening to their needs and executing on our commitments. This approach has led to industry- leading growth for Nexgen and our team. Since our founding we have grown to over 600 employees globally, with shipments of over 3 billion products a year!
We will provide a space that:
- Embraces forward thinking,
- Values employees’ contribution,
- Drives personal growth, and
- Recognizes the value of quality of work and quality of life.
We offer competitive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance and a competitive 401k match.
Nexgen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Candidates local to Chicago are preferred. You must be authorized to work in the United States, full time, for any employer.
