This sales position in flexible packaging is base plus commission and yearly bonus on new business bought which is paid after year ends. Candidate may be anywhere in California or on west coast. Senior sales people are encouraged to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Sales Representative develops new prospects and interacts with existing customers to increase sales and maintain good business relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Sell the complete XXXX line of products to new and existing accounts
Give sales meetings to distributor salespeople
Make sales calls with and for distributors
Helps in developing new products, markets, ideas and sales techniques to make XXXXX grow profitably
Forecasts territory sales for budgeting
Have a proven track record in flexible packaging sales with emphasis in the food and medical industries
Be able to prospect, identify and establish new clients in the U.S.
Submission of daily and weekly reports
Other duties as required

COMPETENCIES
Self-motivated, creative and innovative
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be a problem solver

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 5 years sales experience
Experience in selling flexible packaging in a particular geographic region

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be capable of overnight travel a minimum of 2 weeks/month
Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers license
Must have a credit card

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.