Entry-Level Sales Representative

Elegant Packaging; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Elegant Packaging is looking for a motivated Junior Sales Representative to join our Cicero, IL team on-site. You will learn the B2B sales process from scratch, handling inbound inquiries and building relationships with corporate buyers.

This entry-level role offers rapid progression to senior Account Executive, hands-on training, and mentorship from leadership and production teams. Location is on-site and days are Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in communication, marketing, business, or related field.
• Strong work ethic, resilience, and willingness to learn sales concepts.
• Elite verbal and written communication with corporate executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and prospecting to find procurement managers and corporate buyers.
• Inbound query management as first contact for custom manufacturing quotes.
• Consultative discovery to gather client design needs and generate new business.
• Production liaison with design and prototyping teams to realize bag concepts.
• Deal closure and account growth through pricing proposals and samples.

Skills

Drive & grit

Communication

Coachability

Team-oriented

Tech-savvy

On-site presence

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn

Job description

Position Overview

Are you a recent college graduate looking to launch a lucrative career in B2B corporate sales? Elegant Packaging is seeking a high-energy, ambitious Junior Sales Representative to join our team on-site in Cicero. You don’t need years of corporate sales experience—we will teach you the industry. Working directly on-site at our manufacturing facility, you will learn the ins and outs of custom manufacturing, handle inbound client inquiries, and proactively build relationships with corporate buyers. This is a foundational role with a direct, fast-track path to a senior Account Executive position.

About Us

Elegant Packaging is a custom bag and sewn good manufacturer located in Cicero, Illinois. We specialize in designing and manufacturing made-to-order high-quality, customized bags and soft-good solutions—ranging from industrial or medical equipment bags, pharmaceutical sales kits, OEM products, luxury and specialized industrial sewn accessories for OEM customers. We take pride in our local craftsmanship, fast turnaround times, and ability to manufacture unique textile visions to exact client specifications.

Key Responsibilities (We will train you on all of this!)

• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Use digital tools (LinkedIn, industry directories, cold calling) to find and connect with procurement managers, product developers, and corporate buyers.
• Inbound Query Management: Act as the first point of contact for businesses reaching out to Elegant Packaging for custom manufacturing quotes.
• Consultative Discovery: Research and contact prospective clients to gather their specific design needs and generate new business. Research and present prospective clients from new industries to the management team.
• Production Liaison: Collaborate directly with our design and prototyping teams to bring your clients' bag concepts to life.
• Deal Closure & Account Growth: Present pricing proposals, coordinate product samples, and ensure clients have a seamless experience from prototype to final delivery.

Core Industries You Will Learn to Sell To

• Medical & Pharmaceutical: Custom pharmaceutical carry-all bags and medical equipment transport bags.
• Trades & Industrial: Heavy-duty, technical tool bags built for commercial environments.
• Sports, Leisure & EDC: Premium, feature-rich sports gear bags and high-end everyday carry-all bags.

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in communication, marketing, business, or another related field. (Recent graduates from local institutions like are highly encouraged to apply!).

Qualifications & Skills

• Drive & Grit: A strong work ethic, competitive spirit, and the resilience needed to pick up the phone and prospect new business.
• Communication: Elite verbal and written communication skills—you must be comfortable speaking professionally with corporate executives.
• Coachability: A willingness to learn technical manufacturing concepts, absorb sales feedback, and adapt quickly.
• Team-Oriented : Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a passion for achieving team goals.
• Tech-Savvy : Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, and other basic media.
• Location: Ability to work reliably on-site at our Cicero, IL facility Monday through Friday.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Starting base salary of $60,000.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid Holidays and vacation.
• Health, dental, and supplemental insurance programs.
• Strong, transparent commission structure.
• Direct training and mentorship from company leadership and our expert production team.
• Rewarding, supportive team environment where employees thrive long-term.
• Opportunities to advance into a Senior Account Executive or Sales Manager role.

Pay

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work Location: In person