Sales Consultant

About the Role

Packaging Solutions, Inc. is a privately held packaging company specializing in innovative, customized solutions for businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team partners closely with customers from concept development through sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery, creating packaging solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, and protection.

• Prospect, develop, and manage new business opportunities within the local market
• Engage customers to understand their needs and design customized packaging solutions
• Own the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification through design, sampling, testing, and implementation
• Build strong, long-term client relationships through a consultative approach
• Spend time both setting appointments and meeting customers in the field
• Collaborate directly with manufacturing partners to deliver the right solutions
• Drive consistent activity and new account growth in line with sales goals

• Strong sales activity and pipeline development
• Approximately two new accounts per month once ramped
• Regular customer engagement and in-person meetings
• Consistent communication and collaboration with leadership

• Proven experience in consultative sales or sales consulting
• Strong hunter mentality with the ability to build business quickly
• Existing book of business is a plus but not required
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently
• Packaging industry experience is highly preferred, though strong adjacent experience will be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is a plus

• Base salary between $75,000 and $150,000 + commission

• Hybrid/field-based role in the Greater Chicago area
• More in-office time during the first couple of months for onboarding and training
• Transition to primarily field-based work with occasional office visits
• Quarterly in-person team meetings

• Privately held company with direct access to leadership
• Minimal bureaucracy and fast decision-making
• No heavy CRM or reporting requirements
• High trust environment focused on activity and results

If you are looking for a consultative, field-based sales role with autonomy, flexibility, and strong earning potential, we would love to connect.

The range reflects both mid-level and senior experience. Compensation decisions factor in skills, experience, and market conditions. Benefits include full medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and equity. Three company-wide events per year in San Francisco.

This job is part of Linked In’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding those based in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, or West Virginia.

We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.