JSK Recruiting, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Outside Sales Representative
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$55K/yr - $75K/yr
10+ years expJSK Recruiting, Inc. is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join their team focused on packaging and pallet solutions. The role involves aggressively pursuing new customer acquisition and managing the entire sales cycle while building strong relationships with manufacturing clients in the Chicago area.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jeff Katz
Responsibilities
Aggressively pursue new customer acquisition, consistently prospecting and identifying new sales leads within the manufacturing and distribution sectors
Sell packaging materials and pallets to manufacturing clients throughout the Chicago area, building strong customer relationships based on trust and reliability
Manage the entire sales cycle — from lead generation, quoting, and closing, to post-sale support and long-term relationship management
Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to engage potential clients through cold calls, emails, networking, and trade events
Maintain detailed customer records, track activity, and manage your pipeline using CRM and related tools
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, accurate order fulfillment, and excellent customer service
Provide input on product needs, market trends, and pricing strategy to help drive long-term business growth
Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue goals, while continuously refining your approach to improve close rates
Represent the company professionally in the field; travel locally to customer sites as needed
Act as a trusted partner to ownership, supporting the overall business strategy and helping shape the future of the sales function
Qualification
Required
BS, BA, AAS, or an equivalent of 10+ years of related packaging or pallet industry experience is required
10+ years of successful B2B sales experience in packaging, pallets, or related industrial supply industries
Proven track record selling into manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environments
Self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage your own pipeline, and follow through on deals
Strong communication skills and ability to build long-term relationships with customers
Experience with CRM systems
Preferred
Strong preference for candidates with an established book of business ready to activate
Local to the Oak Brook/Chicagoland area preferred, but remote considered for top-tier candidates
Benefits
100% employer-paid health insurance
Car reimbursement
Company-paid phone
Laptop
CRM access
Company
JSK Recruiting, Inc.
The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jeff Katz
CEO / Senior Recruiter
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