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Sales Representative

GB Packaging
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Are you a people person with a knack for building strong relationships? Do you have a passion for sales and a desire to thrive in the exciting packaging industry? We're looking for a motivated Sales Representative to join our team! You'll determine the demand for our products and services, identify potential customers within your territory, and develop pricing strategies to maximize profits while keeping our customers happy. Plus, you'll oversee product development and keep an eye on trends to ensure we're always ahead of the curve. If you're ready to be part of a team that values innovation, customer satisfaction, and growth, apply today and let's make great things happen together!
Responsibilities

  • Answer customers' questions about products, prices, and availability.
  • Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
  • Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
  • Perform follow-up calls.
  • Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
  • Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
  • Build solid relationships with customers. Prepare drawings, estimates, and bids that meet specific customer needs.
  • Work with design to provide to provide customers with product samples.
  • Identify prospective customers by using various methods of contact.
  • Arrange and direct delivery of products. Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports.
  • Obtain credit information about prospective customers.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of selling principles, paper industry, design, customer service technology and all other phases involved in industry capability of department supporting sales functions, trends in industry and changing industry environment.
  • Skilled in marketing sales presentation.
  • Conducting meetings, working with personnel in various departments to support the sales function.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $65,000-90,000 plus commission
  • In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary : $65,000 - $90,000

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