Inside Sales Representative

Sabert Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabert Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products. The Inside Sales Representative role in Salt Lake City focuses on developing customer relationships, identifying opportunities, managing inquiries, and preparing pricing quotations to meet customer needs.

This early-career program provides hands-on learning while supporting new business development, customer account management, and territory-growth initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Zero to four years in sales, customer service, or account management.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Support Outside Sales Representatives and KAMs in managing accounts and responding to needs.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through prospecting and follow-up.
• Prepare pricing quotations, sales proposals, and customer presentations.
• Process inquiries, sample requests, and order questions promptly.
• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor sales pipeline, forecasts, and account information in CRM.
• Maintain accurate customer records and activity reports.
• Contribute to territory growth and revenue targets.
• Participate in meetings, trade shows, and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Sales acumen

Time management

Initiative

Adaptability

MS Office

CRM proficiency

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Packaging Science, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Salesforce / CRM systems

Microsoft Dynamics

HubSpot

Microsoft Office Suite

Copilot / AI productivity tools

Job description

Basic Functions

The Inside Sales Representative supports Sabert’s food-packaging sales organization by developing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, managing customer inquiries, preparing pricing quotations, and coordinating with internal teams to meet customer needs.

Brief Description

The Inside Sales Representative supports Sabert’s food-packaging sales organization by developing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, managing customer inquiries, preparing pricing quotations, and coordinating with internal teams to meet customer needs.

This role is designed for early-career professionals who are interested in developing a career in sales, account management, and the packaging industry. As part of Sabert’s Early Career Talent Development Program, the Inside Sales Representative receives hands‑on learning and development while supporting new business development, customer account management, sales pipeline activity, and territory‑growth initiatives.

The successful candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, business acumen, customer focus, organization, and a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers through phone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Support Outside Sales Representatives and Key Account Managers in managing customer accounts and responding to customer needs.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, lead follow‑up, and account‑development activities.
• Prepare pricing quotations, sales proposals, customer presentations, and other sales support materials.
• Process customer inquiries, sample requests, and order‑related questions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Partner with Operations, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Monitor customer activity, sales pipeline progress, account opportunities, and follow‑up actions using CRM tools.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales forecasts, activity reports, and opportunity information.
• Develop a strong understanding of Sabert’s packaging products, materials, manufacturing capabilities, and market applications.
• Analyze customer needs and recommend appropriate products, solutions, or internal resources.
• Assist with resolving customer concerns and escalating issues, as appropriate, to ensure timely resolution.
• Support territory‑growth initiatives and contribute to revenue, account‑development, and sales‑performance targets.
• Participate in customer meetings, trade shows, sales training, and professional‑development opportunities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Customer‑focused approach with the ability to build and maintain productive business relationships.
• Foundational sales acumen and the ability to identify customer needs, assess opportunities, and propose appropriate solutions.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time‑management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple customer requests and priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, problem‑solving ability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional manufacturing and commercial environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to use CRM systems to track customer activity, sales opportunities, forecasts, and account information.
• Ability to learn and communicate product features, packaging materials, manufacturing capabilities, and market applications.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing quotations, proposals, customer records, reports, and other sales documentation.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a member of a collaborative team.

Other

Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Packaging Science, Supply Chain, or a related field required.
• Experience: Zero to four years of professional experience in sales, customer service, account management, or a related customer‑facing role.
• Preferred Experience: Internship, co‑op, or professional experience in sales, customer service, account management, or another customer‑facing environment preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or HubSpot, preferred.
• Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI platforms for productivity preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, distribution, or industrial products including corrugated packaging, folding cartons, protective packaging, labels, or flexible packaging—is preferred.

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, Benefits And More

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits.

Learn More About Sabert

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

Want more insight on what it’s like to work for Sabert? to hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company’s mission.

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment‑based immigration case to fill this open position.