The Cary Company is seeking a motivated and personable Territory Sales Representative to grow our Southern California territory (Orange County and surrounding markets), focusing on our container, packaging, and filtration product lines. This role involves managing existing accounts and developing new business within a defined region. Warehouses supporting this territory are located in Jurupa Valley, CA, Livermore, CA, Grand Prairie, TX and Salt Lake City, UT.
CompensationCompetitive Base Salary: $75,000–$90,000
- Performance-Based Incentives: Uncapped earning potential with commissions and bonuses tied to growth and retention.
- High-Earning Opportunity: Top performers exceed over $135,000 total compensation as territory matures.
- Additional Rewards: Special incentives for new customer acquisition and hitting key milestones.
- Regularly engages in weekly sales calls to initiate and secure new business
- Provides a high level of support to all accounts and prospects in your area
- Is curious and eager to learn our product lines and technologies
- Excels in quoting, upselling, and building strong customer relationships
- Maintains a positive attitude and manages multiple projects with ease
- Has a strong work ethic and confidence in negotiating
- Is a proactive self-starter who seeks continuous improvement
- Resides in Southern California
- A self-directed, detail-oriented mindset with a problem-solving attitude
- Sales experience and a knack for networking and lead generation
- A college degree — or equivalent experience from the “school of hard knocks.” We’re looking for the best fit, not just a diploma.
- First-class customer service and support
- A top-ranking eCommerce site and digital experience, including email marketing and creative collateral
- Competitive inventory, pricing, and multiple service locations
- A respected name in the industry—established in 1895
- Competitive base salary + commission
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (plus free virtual healthcare)
- Life and Supplemental Insurance
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Cafeteria Plan
- Seasonal company-sponsored events
- Work/Life Balance
- Childcare Reimbursement Program
- Company-provided Cell Phone and Laptop
- Fixed & Variable Vehicle Reimbursement Program
- Privately owned and founded in 1895
- Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to over 240 today
- Headquarters in Addison, IL, with locations in IN, PA, UT, CA, TX, and NC
- Distributes rigid packaging and industrial filtration products
- Newly renovated corporate office and warehouse in Addison, IL
- Strengths-based culture focused on leveraging what employees love and do best
Skills Required
- Reside in Southern California
- Proven sales experience (territory/field sales)
- Ability to manage existing accounts and develop new business within a defined territory
- Skilled at quoting, upselling, negotiating, and building customer relationships
- Self-directed, detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- College degree or equivalent experience
What We Do
The Cary Company is an Illinois-based industry leader specializing in containers and packaging, industrial filtration, spill control, facility and shipping products for businesses. Trusted since 1895, they provide a wide range of glass, plastic, and metal containers and closures, as well as secondary services including designing, labeling, logistics, sourcing, and warehousing to serve both industrial and consumer markets.
