Outside Sales Representative – Packaging Solutions

Vault Consulting (Accounting, Human Resources, Research); Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established distribution and packaging company in the Greater Toronto Area is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to drive new business growth while managing existing accounts. The role offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 with uncapped commissions, and requires a proactive approach to building relationships in the food packaging industry. A hybrid work model with significant time spent in-field is expected.

Benefits

Full health benefits after probation

Laptop and expense account

Monthly car allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience, preferably outside sales.
• Experience in industries such as manufacturing or distribution is an asset.
• Proven success in account management and new business development.

Responsibilities

• Focus on new business development and managing existing accounts.
• Build relationships with clients in food packaging and distribution.
• Prospect and create own sales pipeline with cold calls.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

New business development

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Overview

As an Outside Sales Representative, you will focus primarily on new business development while managing a book of existing accounts within the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions such as Burlington and Hamilton. This role requires a hunter mentality and building relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and food packaging clients. The position offers a competitive base salary range of $75,000 to $90,000, with uncapped commissions, a monthly car allowance and other perks!

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $75,000–$90,000 plus uncapped commission
• First Year OTE: $120,000–$130,000
• Commission: Uncapped, residual; % of gross profit, paid monthly
• Car/Phone Allowance
• Full health benefits after probation, laptop, expense account

The Company & Culture

Our client is a well-established packaging and distribution provider with over 35 years of industry presence. They operate a 200,000 sq. ft. facility in the GTA, offering packaging distribution, foam fabrication, digital printing, die cutting, co-packing, and fulfillment services. The company fosters a people-first, growth-oriented culture with long-tenured employees (10–30 years) and strong vendor relationships.

Office Location & Sales Territory

• Head Office: Brampton, Ontario
• Work Model: In-field hybrid (not work-from-home). Expect 3–4 days/week in-office. Reps spend ~50–60% of time with clients. When not in the field, they are expected in the office for quoting, samples, and team work. Administrative tasks may be done from home.
• Sales Territory: Primarily GTA (no fixed geography)

Experience, Background & Education Requirements

• 5+ years of sales experience (outside sales preferred)
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, or distribution industries
• Background in food manufacturing or food distribution sales is an asset
• Experience with industrial or office supplies sales also will be considered
• Proven success in new business development and account management

Technical Skills

• Excel – Basic
• PowerPoint – Basic
• Word – Basic

The Product / Service / Solution

• Corrugated packaging, foam, labels, thermoforming, flexible food packaging films, equipment, jan-san supplies, and chemicals
• Value-added solutions: co-packing, fulfillment, digital printing, automation, and tailored packaging programs

Prospective Customers / Industry Focus / Decision-Maker(s)

• Industries: Food manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, pharma, e-commerce, 3PL
• Decision Makers: Purchasing managers, mid-management, VP/Directors

Sales Cycle / Order Value / Account Size

• Average order: $500
• Typical account: $25K/year
• Sales cycle: 1–4 weeks
• Average touches to close: 4–6

Leads

• 100% prospecting/creating own list – reps are expected to build their own pipeline
• There are some warm leads from corporate (website inquiries, shared across reps)
• The sales model is heavily weighted to cold calling initially when building a client base, knocking on doors, and field prospecting
• New hires will inherit some accounts but are expected to focus on driving new business growth.

Competitive Advantages

• Tailored packaging programs, strong vendor network, and in-house converting capabilities (foam, digital printing, automation)
• Differentiates from large distributors by offering unique value-added services

Support & Training

• Hands-on onboarding, shadowing senior reps, cross-departmental training (warehouse, production, receivables, etc.)
• Product/vendor tours, first 30–60 days in-office training before moving into the field

Why You Should Apply

• Join a growth-focused, people-first company with a strong industry reputation
• Competitive compensation with residual commission model
• Chance to sell into expanding food packaging vertical (25% of company revenue)
• Recognition programs and long-term career advancement opportunities

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