As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

Are you a highly motivated, self-starter early in your career and eager to learn the art of sales? Or perhaps you bring a diverse background in outside sales and are ready to take on a new challenge with a company that values innovation and growth? Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to take ownership of a thriving territory and build lasting customer relationships.

What You'll Do

• Drive Sales Success: Hit your goals and execute strategic sales plans across new and existing accounts.
• Own Your Territory: Manage distribution, pricing, and agreements while expanding PCA's footprint.
• Build Relationships: Be the trusted advisor your customers rely on-solve problems, meet needs, and grow business.
• Collaborate Creatively: Partner with our design team to enhance packaging solutions and develop new ones.
• Lead with Insight: Analyze opportunities, recommend improvements, and help shape smarter sales processes.
• Manage the Details: Handle forecasting, budgeting, credit applications, and collections with precision.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years of successful outside sales experience.
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record (last 3 years). Ability to travel frequently across territory.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management skills.
• Self-motivation, resilience under pressure, and a team-first mindset.
• Confidence to make independent decisions and manage sensitive accounts.

Why PCA?

PCA is a company that values innovation, integrity, and impact. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of packaging-and your career.

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper with Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise. At PCA, you'll find the best people in the industry operating in a "golden rule" culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way. As a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and all other protected classes.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary range for position: $60,000 - $150,000
• Bonus: Annual - Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.