Regional Packaging Sales Representative - Corrugated Boxes and Custom Packaging

Great Bay Staffing Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Territory ownership

Job summary

Great Bay Staffing Group is seeking a proactive packaging sales professional to lead growth in the Houston market for a corrugated manufacturing leader. This expansion-focused role lets you build your own book of business by selling custom corrugated solutions to manufacturing, logistics, and distribution clients across Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast.

You will own the territory, manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, and earn a base salary with commissions in the $85-140k

Qualifications

• 3+ years of packaging sales experience, including corrugated sales.
• Proven ability to develop new business in the Houston market.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Own your territory and build relationships across Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast.
• Sell custom corrugated packaging matching customer specifications, operations, and cost goals.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to quote, close, and account management.
• Expand existing accounts while opening new ones across the region.
• Meet clients in person across Houston and nearby areas to strengthen relationships and close deals.
• Prepare proposals with RFQs, RFPs, and pricing recommendations that fit customer needs.
• Collaborate with production and design teams to deliver cost-effective custom solutions.
• Maintain a strong, forecastable pipeline using CRM tools.
• Stay current on local market trends and the competitive landscape.

Skills

Packaging sales

CRM proficiency

Territory management

Negotiation

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

The Opportunity

You will lead packaging sales growth across the Houston market for a corrugated manufacturing leader. This is an expansion-focused role in one of the strongest industrial and manufacturing corridors in the country. You will build your own book of business by selling custom corrugated solutions to manufacturing, logistics, and distribution clients.

Why You'll Love This Role

• You get the autonomy to build and run your own territory
• You work in a high-impact, growth-focused position
• You sell custom packaging solutions to a diverse client base across Houston and the Gulf Coast
• You partner with internal production and design teams to deliver for your customers
• $85-140,000
• commission

Your Day-to-Day

• Own your territory: Prospect and build relationships across Greater Houston and the surrounding Gulf Coast region
• Sell custom corrugated packaging: Match boxes and packaging solutions to each customer's specifications, operations, and cost goals
• Manage the full sales cycle: Generate leads, assess needs, quote, close, and manage accounts
• Win new business and grow existing accounts: Expand the accounts you hold while opening new ones
• Meet clients in person: Visit customers throughout Houston and nearby areas to strengthen relationships and close deals
• Prepare proposals: Build RFQs, RFPs, pricing strategies, and product recommendations that fit customer needs
• Work with production and design: Deliver cost-effective custom solutions alongside your internal teams
• Keep your pipeline strong: Forecast sales activity accurately using CRM tools
• Stay current on your market: Track local trends, the competitive landscape, and key industries including energy, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of packaging sales experience, including corrugated sales experience (required)
• A proven record of selling into the Houston market and developing new business
• A clear understanding of custom packaging solutions versus commodity sales
• A hunter's mindset and the ability to manage a territory independently
• Strong communication, negotiation, and closing skills
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• An established network in Houston's manufacturing, distribution, or industrial sectors (a major plus)