Independent Sales Representative

King Plastics; Texas; Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

King Plastics, Inc. seeks an Independent Sales Representative to grow its customer base in the U.S. food packaging sector. This remote role involves prospecting, presenting, and closing sales, coordinating quotes and samples, and maintaining CRM records. Travel for meetings may be required.

The ideal candidate has proven B2B sales experience in rigid plastic packaging, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and a self-directed, results-driven approach in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business-to-business sales, preferably in rigid plastic packaging like Deli/Dairy containers and lids.
• Strong skills in prospecting, lead generation, and pipeline management, including use of CRM or similar tools.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities, with a focus on consultative selling.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships and manage accounts independently.
• Knowledge of food packaging or industrial products is highly beneficial.
• Comfort working as an independent contractor or representative with a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify new leads to expand the customer base.
• Conduct virtual and in-person sales presentations.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through contract negotiation and closing.
• Regularly communicate with clients to understand packaging needs and provide product information and pricing.
• Coordinate with internal teams on quotes, samples, and order follow-up.
• Track sales activities and maintain accurate CRM records.

Skills

B2B sales

Prospecting & lead gen

CRM tools

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Account management

Food packaging knowledge

Independent contractor mindset

Remote work

Travel willingness

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Company Description King Plastics is a family-owned thin wall injection molding company based in Orange, California. The organization specializes in custom thin wall food packaging solutions for a wide range of clients in the food industry. As a focused manufacturer, King Plastics emphasizes quality, reliability, and responsive service. Team members collaborate closely with customers to deliver tailored packaging that supports product safety, shelf appeal, and operational efficiency.

Role Description The Independent Sales Representative role is a remote position focused on expanding King Plastics’ customer base and deepening relationships within the food packaging sector in the U.S.A. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting and qualifying new leads, conducting virtual and in-person sales presentations, and managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through contract negotiation and closing. The representative will regularly communicate with current and potential clients to understand their packaging needs, provide product information and pricing, and coordinate with internal teams on quotes, samples, and order follow-up. This role also involves tracking sales activities, maintaining accurate records in CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business-to-business sales, preferably in rigid plastic packaging like Deli/Dairy containers and lids.
• Strong skills in prospecting, lead generation, and pipeline management, including use of CRM or similar tools.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities, with a focus on consultative selling.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships and manage accounts independently.
• Knowledge of food packaging or industrial products is highly beneficial.
• Comfort working as an independent contractor or representative with a results-driven mindset.
• Self-directed work style, strong organizational skills, and reliability in a fully remote environment.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events as needed.