Sales Representative

Description

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to hunt for new business and make an impact? Liberty Packaging, part of Liberty Diversified International (LDI), is growing fast, and we're looking for a Sales Representative to win new accounts and strengthen customer relationships. At LDI, we're proud of our growth, sustainability, and innovative solutions, making this a place where your career can thrive and your work truly matters.

This position reports to our Sales Managerand is located at our Rock Island or Chicago, IL region.

What You'll Do:

• Own your territory: Partner with the area Sales Manager to develop and execute a bold sales and marketing strategy that captures new customers and expands our footprint across established and emerging industries.
• Be the hunter: Proactively identify key decision-makers, open new doors, and execute creative go-to-market strategies that capture market share, drive profitability, and unlock untapped customer value.
• Win business: Utilize a proven sales process to spark conversations, build trust, and close deals that fuel growth.
• Sell with solutions: Collaborate with our expert internal teams-design, pricing, customer service, production, procurement, and logistics-to deliver custom packaging solutions that solve real challenges for our customers.
• Set the standard for service: Own the customer experience from first call to follow-up, ensuring expectations are exceeded.
• Build for the long game: Cultivate strong, lasting partnerships that create ongoing growth opportunities.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Track market, customer, and industry trends to position LDI as a leader and trusted advisor.
• Lead with initiative: Jump in where needed and bring fresh ideas that help drive our business forward.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Education & Sales Experience: High school diploma / GED with 2+ years of proven sales success, or a Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field in lieu of experience.
• New Business Expertise: Demonstrated ability to plan, launch, and analyze aggressive sales strategies that capture new accounts and drive revenue growth.
• Industry Knowledge (Preferred): Experience in manufacturing or B2B environments is a plus, with a strong preference for candidates who have sold corrugated packaging solutions.
• Prospecting Power: Skilled at identifying and engaging new prospects, opening doors, and creating opportunities in untapped markets.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to persuade, negotiate, and close deals at multiple levels of an organization.
• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Able to think strategically, make quick decisions, and turn challenges into opportunities.
• Results-Driven: Highly motivated by hitting and exceeding goals, with a strong sense of urgency and ownership of your sales pipeline.
• Self-Starter: Capable of working independently while managing priorities, deadlines, and long-term sales initiatives.
• Travel Flexibility: Willing and able to travel locally up to 75% of the time, with occasional extended trips to support business growth.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The earning potential for this position is $100,000-$150,000 based on experience and book of business. This position is also eligible for mileage reimbursement or company vehicle program. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to actual sales, education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks.
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions.
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus.
• Hearing and speaking.
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

about our company

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI)is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers. The LDI family of companies includesLiberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.