Role Description
Account Executive – Remote Outside Sales (Territory-Based, Reporting to St. Louis HQ)
As an Account Executive, you will operate as a remote, field-based outside sales professional, owning your assigned territory while reporting to our corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. You will be on the front lines of our growth strategy-building lasting customer relationships and serving as a trusted advisor for packaging solutions.
This is a high-impact, autonomous role for someone who thrives in outside sales, relationship building, and delivering measurable results while working independently in the field.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers within your assigned territory
- Prospect and develop new business through cold calls, referrals, and networking
- Travel regularly to customer sites to understand needs and recommend tailored packaging solutions
- Prepare and present quotes, proposals, and product solutions
- Collaborate closely with inside sales, operations, and logistics teams (based at St. Louis HQ and distribution centers) to ensure seamless fulfillment
- Manage and grow a robust sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue goals
- Maintain accurate customer activity, pipeline, and sales data in CRM systems
- Stay current on product offerings, pricing, and market trends
- Represent United Bags at customer meetings, site visits, and industry events
- Report sales activity, performance, and territory updates to corporate leadership in St. Louis, MO
Qualifications
- College coursework or degree preferred
- 2–5 years of outside sales, B2B sales, or territory management experience
- Proven success building long-term customer relationships
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage a territory independently
- Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within assigned region
- Professional, goal-oriented mindset with a strong focus on customer success
Preferred Experience
- Industrial, packaging, manufacturing, or distribution sales
- Consultative or solution-based selling approach
- Familiarity with ERP or CRM systems
Why You'll Love Working at United Bags
You're not just joining a company-you're joining a legacy. At United Bags, people stay because they are valued, supported, and part of something meaningful.
We offer:
- Competitive base salary
- Uncapped commission
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) + profit sharing
- Paid time off + holidays
- Stable, long-standing company with continued growth
- Family-oriented culture where your work truly matters
Ready to Make an Impact?
We'd love to meet you.
Send your resume to: jobs@unitedbags.com
United Bags, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.