Outside Sales Representative, Packaging, Portland Market

Job overview

The Outside Sales Representative, Packaging, Portland Market role is based in Tualatin, OR, serving the greater Portland area. Compensation includes a targeted base salary of approximately $70,000–$75,000, with year-one on-target earnings of $80,000–$85,000; the posting also lists year-two and year-three earnings potential. The client manufactures and distributes packaging materials and custom packaging solutions for commercial and industrial customers. The representative develops new business by prospecting, learning customer packaging needs, and building relationships that can become recurring accounts. The role connects customers with packaging products and solutions, coordinating with internal design, manufacturing, and support resources to develop proposals and follow up on opportunities.

What you'll do

• Identify and prospect new commercial customers
• develop relationships with purchasing and operations decision-makers
• conduct in-person meetings
• learn packaging requirements and identify opportunities
• present products and solutions
• work with design, manufacturing, and support teams
• develop proposals and follow up
• maintain an organized sales pipeline and recurring customer relationships
• travel to customer locations as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

outside sales representative

packaging

portland market

tualatin or

b2b sales

new business development

commercial customers

customer prospecting

packaging solutions

manufacturing support

$70,000–$75,000 base target

year-one ote $80,000–$85,000

vehicle allowance

mileage reimbursement

medical dental vision

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• monthly vehicle allowance
• mileage reimbursement
• cell phone support.

Why this role

Packaging experience is not required; B2B sales experience is preferred. Benefits discussed include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), monthly vehicle allowance, mileage reimbursement, and cell phone support.

About the employer

SalesFirst Recruiting-1 is hiring for this role. Industry: Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.