Pratt Industries

Sales Representative

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Cypress, TX, USA

In-Office

Entry level

Greentech • Logistics • Industrial • Manufacturing

The Role

Sell corrugated packaging products through prospecting, relationship development, value-based selling, account management, pricing, and closing new business. Maintain prospect and customer records, meet sales quotas, monitor competition, manage working capital, and collaborate with plant management, customer service, manufacturing, and quality teams. Travel throughout the assigned territory and handle product samples as needed.

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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Pratt Industries – Sales Representative

Our Pratt Industries Sales Team is looking for high-energy, dedicated, technically minded, and team oriented people who can help us meet our exciting growth objectives in the Houston area With a heavy emphasis on prospecting, relationship development, entertainment, and value based selling, you will work with a dedicated and talented group from manufacturing, customer service, and quality, to sell and service our corrugated packaging products.

This position offers a compensation structure plus commission.

Responsibilities related to GROWTH include:

Keeping an updated and accurate list of prospects and accounts
Analyzing and qualifying prospective accounts
Conducting initial contact and subsequent sales calls to accounts, selling and establishing relationships necessary to produce first time and repeat business
Surpassing sales quota commitments for your area of responsibility

Responsibilities related to ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT include:

Implementing sales strategies
Creating and maintaining customer and prospective relationships
Managing and closing new sales
Pricing and value proposal creation
Managing working capital and improving cash flow
Working closely with plant management and fellow sales associates
Traveling as necessary to cover territory and fulfill any other responsibilities
Keeping current on the competitive activity in the area

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Outside selling experience or related experience or a college degree
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and ability to drive
Able to load and unload samples from vehicle
Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
College degree, preferably in graphics, packaging, sales or business.
Experience in the corrugated box industry – internships and co-ops

If you enjoy hard work, developing new customer relationships, constructing positive and long-term relationships, want the opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the country’s fastest growing packaging companies, and respect the environment, please send us your resume.

Preferred Qualifications

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than10,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.
Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D

Skills Required

Outside selling experience or related experience, or a college degree
Valid driver's license
Safe driving record
Ability to drive
Ability to load and unload samples from a vehicle
College degree, preferably in graphics, packaging, sales, or business
Corrugated box industry experience, including internships or co-ops

Pratt Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pratt Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by Pratt Industries.

Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are part of a broad core package, with options like HSA and wellness incentives and eligibility that often begins within one month of hire. Coverage breadth is reinforced by added programs such as EAP, legal/ID protection, and travel assistance.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is widely offered, with eligibility commonly beginning around three months. This provides structured support for long‑term savings across many roles.
Parental & Family Support — Paid childbearing and parental leave are included as part of the standard package. Some postings indicate these benefits activate after a defined tenure (e.g., around 12 months).