Dan Leon

About Dan Leon

I’m a commercial leader with more than two decades of experience driving revenue growth, building high-performance sales organizations, and delivering packaging solutions for some of the most recognizable brands in food, beverage, pet, personal care, and industrial markets.Today, as Director of Business Development at The Robinette Company, I’m focused on expanding our presence with growth-driven brands, strengthening strategic partnerships, and bringing high-performance flexible packaging, roll stock, pouches, and sustainable solutions to the market. My role blends my past experience building organizations with Robinette’s commitment to innovation, customer service, and manufacturing excellence.I’m passionate about creating clarity, driving strategic outcomes, and helping brands bring better packaging to life.

Experience

1. Director of Business Development

   The Robinette Company

   Oct 2025 — Present · US

   As Director of Business Development at The Robinette Company, I lead strategic growth initiatives that expand our customer base, enhance profitability, and strengthen our position as a leading U.S. manufacturer of flexible film and paper packaging.I’m responsible for developing and executing business strategies that align with Robinette’s capabilities in flexible packaging, laminated roll stock, stand-up pouches, can-end bags, and sustainable materials. My focus is on building high-value partnerships with food, beverage, pet food, nutraceutical, and consumer brands seeking innovative and high-performance packaging solutions.Key responsibilities include:• Driving new business and revenue growth through targeted market development and key account acquisition.• Leading the full commercial cycle—from prospecting and proposal development to contract negotiation and execution.• Partnering with operations, R&D, and marketing to deliver integrated packaging solutions that improve cost, performance, and shelf impact.• Building long-term strategic relationships with national and multinational customers, distributors, and co-packers.• Overseeing market intelligence, sustainability trends, and competitive positioning to guide innovation and product development priorities.• Managing sales pipeline metrics, forecasting, and performance KPIs to ensure consistent growth and margin expansion.At its core, this role connects customer vision with manufacturing excellence—helping brands achieve packaging that performs, protects, and promotes.

Education

• Clemson University

  BS, Marketing

Skills

• Marketing
• Nonprofits
• Sales
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Sales Process
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Consultative Selling
• Business Strategy
• Market Planning
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Account Management
• Executive Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Solution Selling
• Problem Solving
• Business Planning
• Direct Sales
• Product Development
• Retail
• B2b
• Non-Profits
• Great Motivator
• Program Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Lead Generation
• National Sales Training
• Sales Management