Outside Sales Representative
Outside Sales Representative (Hunter Role | Long Sales Cycle | High Upside)
Harbor Packaging Inc. Women-Owned | Fast-Growing | No Bureaucracy
???? Hybrid (Aliso Viejo, CA) 2 office days, 3 days in the field
???? $70K$100K Base + Uncapped Commission (Realistic $150K+ once ramped)
???? Before You Dive In (This Role Isnt for Everyone)
This is a true outside sales, hunter-style role.
?? Youll be expected to:
Prospect consistently (cold calls, drop-ins, networking)
Navigate sales cycles that can run 36 months
Push through frequent nos with persistence and discipline
Build your book from scratch (no inherited accounts)
Early on, commissions take timeyou may not see meaningful earnings in the first 612+ months.
?? If youre looking for smooth sailing like:
Inbound leads
Quick wins
Account management
This probably isnt your boat.
But if youre excited to build something from open water, create long-term recurring revenue, and make a real impact on a growing teamwed love to talk.
About Harbor Packaging
Harbor Packaging is a Women-Owned industrial packaging distributor and technology startup based in Southern California.
We partner with 500+ manufacturers and distributors to deliver packaging supplies, pallets, equipment, and custom solutions. Our difference is simple:
We combinereal relationships + modern technologyin an industry that typically has neither.
We are:
Self-funded (no private equity pressure)
A team of builders (not corporate managers)
Focused on long-term customer value, not transactional sales
What You'll Actually Be Doing
This is abuild-your-own-bookrole.
Prospect and develop new business throughcold outreach and field activity
Identify and win new accounts in warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution
Sell a wide range of solutions (packaging, pallets, equipment, custom design)
Stay persistent throughlong sales cycles and multiple touchpoints
Work directly with leadership on pricing, sourcing, and strategy
Transition won accounts into long-term, recurring revenue relationships
What Success Looks Like
You are consistently building pipeline, even when deals take time to close
You dont get discouraged by slow cycles, you lean into them
You createlong-term accounts , not one-off transactions
You take ownership of your territory and treat it like a business
Who You Are
Youre likely a fit if you:
Have3+ years of outside sales or cold calling experience
Have built a pipeline from scratch (not just managed existing accounts)
Are comfortable hearing no daily without losing momentum
Want toearn your book of business , not inherit one
Prefer autonomy over structure and accountability over hand-holding
Are early in your career or still have something to prove
Bonus (not required):
Packaging, logistics, or industrial sales experience
Existing relationships in warehousing or manufacturing
Bi-lingual in spanish is a plus
What We Offer
Uncapped bonuses withlong-term recurring revenue
Clear path to$150K$200K+ earningsas accounts mature
High autonomyno corporate layers or micromanagement
Direct access to leadership (you will work closely with founders)
In-house technology that helps you move faster and stand out
A small, collaborative team where your work actually matters
Growth opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
Vacation & Sick leave
Modern office environment with drinks & snacks, walkable to restaurants & shopping
Requirements
Valid drivers license + reliable transportation
Willingness to be in the office 2 days per week (Aliso Viejo)
Willingness to be in the field 3 days per week
Ability to travel overnight up to ~10%
*The base salary range for this role is $70,000 $100,000 per year, plus commission. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, location, and performance. This range complies with applicable pay transparency laws.
*Harbor Packaging Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.