Outside Sales Representative

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Mount Olive (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to enhance its custom corrugated box business in the Midwest. This home-based position requires a proven track record in B2B sales, with an emphasis on building customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities. A competitive compensation package, including performance incentives and company vehicle, is offered. Join a team committed to driving growth and providing tailored solutions to meet customer needs.

Benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in B2B sales and account management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competitive drive with a willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and close new business opportunities in assigned territory.
• Build robust pipeline through cold calling and prospecting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure service success.

Skills

Business Development

Networking

Sales Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical training

Job description

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Georgia-Pacific’s Corrugated Packaging division seeks a driven and results-oriented Account Manager to grow its custom corrugated box business in the Midwest. In this high-impact role, you will be focused on identifying and securing new business opportunities while also managing and growing relationships with existing customers. You’ll have the autonomy to operate as a business owner within your territory, backed by GP’s industry-leading products and resources.

This is an exciting opportunity for a natural dealmaker with a track record of success in business development, exceptional networking abilities, and a passion for closing deals. If you thrive on the challenge of hunting for new business and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships, we want to hear from you.

Location: Home-Based (within 200 miles of Mt. Olive, IL)

Travel: 50% (Primarily day travel with occasional overnights)

Compensation: Our compensation package includes a competitive base salary complemented by performance-based incentives, and a company vehicle. Our package rewards top performers and supports career growth. Talk with your recruiter for full details.

Our Team

Join a team that’s driving growth and innovation in the Midwest. At Georgia-Pacific, we’re not just selling products; we’re building preferred partnerships with our customers and providing them with tailored solutions that solve their business challenges. With significant investments in our facilities and equipment, we’re positioned for rapid growth—and you can play a pivotal role in shaping our success.

We value bold thinkers and self-starters who thrive in competitive markets. If you’re ready to take your sales career to the next level and enjoy the thrill of chasing and winning new business, let’s connect.

What You Will Do

• Own your territory with a hunter’s mindset to identify, qualify, and close new opportunities.
• Build a robust pipeline through cold calling, prospecting, and leveraging your network.
• Drive sales growth by providing innovative, customized packaging solutions to customers.
• Analyze market conditions and customer needs to create winning sales strategies.
• Lead customer projects from ideation to delivery, ensuring satisfaction at every step.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and optimal service.
• Stay sharp on industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities to stay ahead of the game.
• Deliver dynamic and impactful presentations and proposals that win business.
  
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Demonstrated success in the corrugated industry in B2B sales, business development, or account management, with a proven ability to close new business
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that make you a natural at building relationships and trust.
• A competitive drive and entrepreneurial spirit to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, with a valid US driver’s license.
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Prior experience in corrugated packaging, printing, or converting industries.
• A bachelor’s degree or technical training that equips you with insights into manufacturing or supply chain trends.
• A knack for combining technical knowledge with creative problem-solving to deliver customized solutions.
  
  
  

For this role we anticipate paying a base salary of $100,000-$140,000+ based on experience, this range is subjective and is dependent on experience

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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