Outside Packaging Sales Specialist

Packaging Corporation of America; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with employer matching

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company hiring for an outside sales role in Alabama. You will drive growth in a defined territory, secure distributors, and build strong customer relationships while delivering pricing and contract negotiations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or 3–5 years in outside sales, plus a valid driver’s license and excellent communication skills. PCA offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supporting team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and/or 3-5 years of outside sales experience.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record for the last 3 years to qualify for a company vehicle or vehicle reimbursement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieves sales goals and executes sales plans within an assigned territory and/or account.
• Secures and maintains distribution of products and services, providing pricing, negotiating, and maintaining sales agreements.
• Creates, monitors, and revises lead generation plans to ensure a substantive sales pipeline.
• Satisfies existing customer needs and expands business by maintaining relationships.
• Coordinates with design department to improve existing designs and develop new designs.
• Reviews opportunities and problems with sales manager and recommends improvements.
• Manages account activities including recordkeeping, forecasts, budgets and credit collections.

Skills

Outside sales

Communication skills

Time management

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company hiring for an outside sales role in Alabama. You will drive growth in a defined territory, secure distributors, and build strong customer relationships while delivering pricing and contract negotiations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or 3–5 years in outside sales, plus a valid driver’s license and excellent communication skills. PCA offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supporting team culture.