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Inside Sales Representative

Sabert Corporation


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 October 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 2 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Sales

Job Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay benefits and more.

Sabert is eager to attract the best so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package including full health insurance (medical dental and vision) 401(k) life insurance disability and more. To learn more about our benefitsclick here.


Learn More About Sabert:

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company wasfounded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our we design manufacture and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors restaurants & caterers grocery stores national food chains and consumer entertaining.

Want more insight on what its like to work for SabertClick hereto hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Companys mission.

Were committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process to learn more about accommodations please call or emailfor assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age ancestry marital status being a qualified individual with a disability protected veteran status political belief or activity or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position


Basic Functions:
The Inside Sales Representative supports Saberts food-packaging sales organization by developing customer relationships identifying new business opportunities managing customer inquiries preparing pricing quotations and coordinating with internal teams to meet customer needs.

This role is designed for early-career professionals who are interested in developing a career in sales account management and the packaging industry. As part of Saberts Early Career Talent Development Program the Inside Sales Representative receives hands-on learning and development while supporting new business development customer account management sales pipeline activity and territory-growth initiatives.

Saberts Rise Program develops high-potential early-career talent into future commercial leaders by building foundational expertise in professional effectiveness sales execution and business acumen through a structured experiential learning journey.

Through a structured blend of classroom learning (virtual or live session) coaching mentorship cross-functional exposure field experience and progressive sales responsibility participants develop from early-career hires into confident customer-focused professionals who can contribute meaningfully to Saberts growth strategy.

The successful candidate demonstrates strong communication skills business acumen customer focus organization and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers through phone email and virtual meetings.
  • Support Outside Sales Representatives and Key Account Managers in managing customer accounts and responding to customer needs.
  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities through outbound prospecting lead follow-up and account-development activities.
  • Prepare pricing quotations sales proposals customer presentations and other sales support materials.
  • Process customer inquiries sample requests and order-related questions accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Partner with Operations Customer Service Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Monitor customer activity sales pipeline progress account opportunities and follow-up actions using CRM tools.
  • Maintain accurate customer records sales forecasts activity reports and opportunity information.
  • Develop a strong understanding of Saberts packaging products materials manufacturing capabilities and market applications.
  • Analyze customer needs and recommend appropriate products solutions or internal resources.
  • Assist with resolving customer concerns and escalate issues as appropriate to ensure timely resolution.
  • Support territory-growth initiatives and contribute to revenue account-development and sales-performance targets.
  • Participate in customer meetings trade shows sales training and professional-development opportunities.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Customer-focused approach with the ability to build and maintain productive business relationships.
  • Foundational sales acumen and the ability to identify customer needs assess opportunities and propose appropriate solutions.
  • Strong organizational planning and time-management abilities with the ability to manage multiple customer requests and priorities.
  • Demonstrated initiative curiosity problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced cross-functional manufacturing and commercial environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Word.
  • Ability to use CRM systems to track customer activity sales opportunities forecasts and account information.
  • Ability to learn and communicate product features packaging materials manufacturing capabilities and market applications.
  • Strong attention to detail when preparing quotations proposals customer records reports and other sales documentation.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a member of a collaborative team.

Other:
Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment safety quality product safety and legality security and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Communications Packaging Science Supply Chain or a related field required.
  • Experience: Zero to four years of professional experience in sales customer service account management or a related customer-facing role.
  • Preferred Experience: Internship co-op or professional experience in sales customer service account management or another customer-facing environment preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel PowerPoint and Outlook required.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce Microsoft Dynamics or HubSpot preferred.
  • Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI platforms for productivity preferred.
  • Experience in manufacturing packaging distribution or industrial products including corrugated packaging folding cartons protective packaging labels or flexible packagingis preferred.

Required Experience:

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