Inside Sales Representative - Food Service Packaging

With a rich 50-year history, Fischer Paper Products is a family company with more than three generations of experience in manufacturing and supplying high-quality, food-safe paper packaging to local and nationally recognized, respected customers.

Fischer Paper Products has a collaborative, team-oriented approach dedicated to investing in the growth and development of our employees. With Honesty, Trust and Dependability as our core values our promise is, “Doing what’s right”, for our employees, our community, and our customers. The work you do will contribute to making the best products in the market while delivering “Goodness Within.”

We are currently looking to add an Inside Sales Representative to our team. This position will play a key role in driving sales growth by managing existing distributor accounts, qualifying new sales opportunities and supporting the sales team. This role will focus on customer engagement, order management and CRM utilization to ensure seamless service and sales execution.

This position will be onsite in Antioch, IL and may include some local travel to trade shows or customer visits.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3-5 years inside sales experience in related industry
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful experience in sales of products related to food service, packaging or a similar industry
• Experience working with distribution channels for the food service or hospitality industry is a plus
• Strong customer service demeanor with a proactive and positive solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player to carry out assignments to completion
• Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Salesforce or similar programs and ERP systems

Responsibilities include:

• Proactively respond to inbound customer requests and inquiries.
• Assess customer needs and present applicable solutions, including value proposition and accurate proposals.
• Meet or exceed company revenue targets through utilization of sales practices including upselling, cross-selling and consultative selling techniques.
• Provide key sales support for the Distribution Sales team, including but not limited to preparing quotes, scheduling calls, and providing relevant information.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and customer interactions in CRM (Salesforce)
• Monitor distributor sales targets by reviewing customer ordering trends and sales forecasts
• Provide product samples to customers and potential customers.

What we Offer

Fischer Paper Products offers employees strong potential for growth, competitive wages, an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, vacation, 401(k) retirement savings matching contribution, and more. Our office is a business casual work environment and is onsite with our state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehouse operations.

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. The salary range for this position is $62K-$72K. This range reflects the base salary for this position.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Fischer Paper Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fischer Paper Products is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.