Territory Sales Representative – Packaging Solutions

2 days ago

Brampton, Ontario, Canada MissionHires Full-time

This role is critical in driving new business development while also managing a portfolio of existing accounts. The Territory Sales Representative builds long-term relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and food packaging clients across the GTA and surrounding areas. Success in this role ensures company growth in packaging solutions, distribution, and value-added services.

Responsibilities

  • Focus on new business development while managing existing accounts.
  • Prospect and build your own pipeline (100% cold calling, door knocking, field prospecting).
  • Spend 50–60% of time with clients, with 3–4 office days per week for quoting, samples, and collaboration.
  • Manage sales cycle (1–4 weeks) from prospecting through closing.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with purchasing managers, VPs, and directors.
  • Sell packaging solutions: corrugated packaging, foam, labels, thermoforming, flexible food films, jan-san supplies, chemicals, and value-added services (co-packing, fulfillment, printing, automation).
  • Handle accounts averaging $25K annually and orders around $500.
  • Track sales activity, prepare quotes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of sales experience (outside sales strongly preferred).
  • Proven success in new business development and account management.
  • Experience in manufacturing, packaging, or distribution industries required.
  • Background in food manufacturing or distribution sales is an asset.
  • Industrial or office supplies sales experience will also be considered.
  • Strong communication, cold-calling, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (basic level).

Benefits

  • Salary: Base $75,000–$90,000 CAD + uncapped commission (% of gross profit, paid monthly).
  • First Year OTE: $120,000–$130,000 CAD
  • Car and phone allowance.
  • Full health benefits after probation.
  • Laptop and expense account.
  • Hands-on onboarding and shadowing senior reps.
  • Vendor tours, cross-departmental training, and growth-focused culture.
  • Long-term career advancement opportunities and recognition programs.