Outside Sales Representative

Sales Representative – Packaging & Pallet Solutions

Location:
Oak Brook, IL (Hybrid or Remote)

Compensation:
$55,000 – $75,000 base + uncapped commission

Total Compensation:
$100K+ realistically achievable in year one

Why This Role Stands Out

• Unlimited earning potential
  — no commission caps
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Work directly with ownership
  — be their right-hand person in building and expanding the business
• Car reimbursement
  , plus
  company-paid phone, laptop, and CRM access
• Hybrid or fully remote flexibility (preference for candidates based near Oak Brook or greater Chicagoland)
• Join a fast-moving, supportive team with long-term stability and a clear path to impact

Responsibilities

• Aggressively pursue new customer acquisition, consistently prospecting and identifying new sales leads within the manufacturing and distribution sectors
• Sell packaging materials and pallets to manufacturing clients throughout the Chicago area, building strong customer relationships based on trust and reliability
• Manage the entire sales cycle — from lead generation, quoting, and closing, to post-sale support and long-term relationship management
• Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to engage potential clients through cold calls, emails, networking, and trade events
• Maintain detailed customer records, track activity, and manage your pipeline using CRM and related tools
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, accurate order fulfillment, and excellent customer service
• Provide input on product needs, market trends, and pricing strategy to help drive long-term business growth
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue goals, while continuously refining your approach to improve close rates
• Represent the company professionally in the field; travel locally to customer sites as needed
• Act as a trusted partner to ownership, supporting the overall business strategy and helping shape the future of the sales function

Requirements

• BS, BA, AAS,
  or an equivalent of 10+ years of related packaging or pallet industry experience is required
• 10+ years of successful B2B sales experience in
  packaging, pallets
  , or related
  industrial supply
  industries
• Strong preference for candidates with an
  established book of business
  ready to activate
• Proven track record selling into
  manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution
  environments
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage your own pipeline, and follow through on deals
• Strong communication skills and ability to build long-term relationships with customers
• Experience with CRM systems
• Local to the Oak Brook/Chicagoland area preferred, but remote considered for top-tier candidates

Ready to build your book and your legacy?

If you're ready to take ownership of your pipeline, work directly with decision-makers, and make your mark on a growing business, let's connect. Apply today and start selling tomorrow.