Territory Sales Representative - Tennessee

The Cary Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary pluscommission

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free virtual healthcare services

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Company-provided cell phone and laptop

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Cafeteria Plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Cary Company is seeking an energetic Territory Sales Representative to grow our business across Tennessee. You will inherit existing customer relationships while developing new opportunities through prospecting, referrals, and opportunities from our marketing programs.

You will represent a broad portfolio of containers, packaging, and filtration products, helping customers solve real business challenges while building a rewarding book of business.

Qualifications

• Sales experience with a proven ability to build relationships and grow business.
• Strong networking, prospecting, and lead generation skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with a strong support team.
• A college degree, or equivalent real-world sales experience. We're looking for the best fit, not just a diploma.

Responsibilities

• Grow The Cary Company's business across Tennessee.
• Develop new business through prospecting, referrals, and marketing-generated opportunities.
• Represent a broad portfolio of containers, packaging, and filtration products.
• Meet customers in the field and build lasting relationships across the territory.
• Quote, negotiate, and close opportunities to drive territory growth.

Skills

Relationship-building

Prospecting

Lead generation

Communication

Customer service

Independence

Teamwork

Education

College degree or equivalent sales experience

Job description

Build Relationships. Grow a Territory. Create Your Success.

The Cary Company is seeking an energetic and driven Territory Sales Representative to grow our business across Tennessee. This is an opportunity to inherit existing customer relationships while developing new business through prospecting, referrals, and marketing-generated opportunities.

You'll represent a broad portfolio of containers, packaging, and filtration products, helping customers solve real business challenges while building a rewarding book of business.

If you enjoy meeting customers, creating new opportunities, and taking ownership of your success, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation

• Competitive Base Salary: $60,000 - $75,000
• Performance-Based Incentives: Uncapped earning potential through commissions and bonuses tied to growth and retention
• Long-Term Income Opportunity: Successful territory representatives have the opportunity to earn well into six figures as they build and develop their territory
• Additional Incentives: Rewards for new customer acquisition, strategic growth initiatives, and key performance milestones

Why Sales Professionals Join Cary

• Established customer base combined with new business opportunities
• Warm inbound leads generated through our industry-leading eCommerce platform
• Broad portfolio of packaging, container, and filtration solutions
• Strong customer service, inside sales, marketing, and operational support
• Multiple warehouse locations and extensive inventory resources
• Family-owned company with a long-term growth mindset
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on company growth

You Are Someone Who...

• Enjoys building relationships and becoming a trusted advisor to customers
• Consistently wins new business while growing existing accounts
• Is comfortable spending time in the field meeting with customers throughout Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota
• Is curious and eager to learn products, markets, and customer applications
• Excels at quoting, problem-solving, negotiating, and closing opportunities
• Maintains a positive attitude and manages multiple priorities effectively
• Is a proactive self-starter who seeks continuous improvement
• Residesin Tennessee

You Bring...

• Sales experience with a proven ability to build relationships and grow business
• Strong networking, prospecting, and lead generation skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with a strong support team
• A college degree, or equivalent real-world sales experience. We're looking for the best fit, not just a diploma.

We Provide...

• First-class customer service and sales support
• A top-ranking eCommerce platform that generates inbound opportunities
• Competitive pricing and extensive inventory
• Strategic marketing support, including email campaigns and digital lead generation
• A respected reputation built over 130 years in business
• A strengths-based culture focused on helping people leverage what they do best

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free virtual healthcare services
• Life and Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Childcare Reimbursement Program
• Company-provided cell phone and laptop
• Fixed and Variable Vehicle Reimbursement Program
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Work-life balance

About The Cary Company

Founded in 1895, The Cary Company is a privately held leader in the distribution of rigid packaging and industrial filtration products.

What began as a small business has grown into an organization with more than 240 employees, serving customers across North America from locations in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Utah, California, Texas, and North Carolina.

Headquartered in Addison, Illinois, we combine the resources and capabilities of a national company with the culture and agility of a family-owned business. We are committed to helping our customers succeed while creating opportunities for our employees to grow and thrive.

Core Values:

• Growth
• Customer Driven
• Positivity
• Spirited Work Ethic
• In This Together

Join a company where your effort, relationships, and results directly impact your success.