Entry Level Sales Representative - South Zone

Sabert Rise! Commercial Leadership Development Program - Entry-Level Foodservice Sales Representative

Build Your Career. Grow Your Potential. Shape the Future of Sustainable Packaging.

Your first job should be more than a job. It should be the beginning of a career.

At Sabert, we're looking for ambitious, curious, and driven recent college graduates to join the inaugural cohort of our Rise Program, a one-year Commercial Leadership Development Program in our Foodservice Sales Channel designed to accelerate the growth of future sales and business leaders.

As a member of the Rise Program, you'll gain hands-on experience working with customers, learning the business from the inside out, and building the commercial skills needed to succeed in sales, account management, business development, and leadership roles. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, receive personalized coaching and mentorship, and contribute to meaningful projects that help grow our business.

This is not a training program where you'll sit on the sidelines.

This is an opportunity to make an impact, develop professionally, and build the foundation for a long-term career with Sabert, a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and talent development.

What Makes RISE Different?

Accelerated Career Development

Build real-world commercial expertise through structured learning, hands-on projects, and progressive responsibility.

Executive Exposure

Learn directly from leaders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Sustainability.

Mentorship & Coaching

Receive ongoing guidance from experienced commercial professionals invested in your long-term success.

Cross-Functional Business Experience

Discover how products are designed, manufactured, marketed, and delivered to customers across North America.

Customer-Centered Learning

Develop confidence working with customers, solving business challenges, and identifying opportunities for growth.

Career Opportunities Beyond the Program

Successful participants will be positioned for future opportunities across Sales, Account Management, Commercial Operations, Business Development, and other growth-focused functions.

What You'll Experience

Throughout the program, you will:

• Build relationships with customers and commercial partners
• Learn consultative selling and account management fundamentals
• Participate in customer meetings and business reviews
• Collaborate with teams across sales, operations, customer experience, and marketing
• Gain exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, sustainability, and product innovation
• Develop proficiency with CRM, business analytics, and AI-enabled productivity tools
• Present recommendations and insights to business leaders
• Contribute to projects that support growth, customer retention, and market expansion

Who You Are

You are someone who:

• Enjoys building relationships and connecting with people
• Is curious, coachable, and eager to learn
• Demonstrates initiative and ownership
• Thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments
• Possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Is excited by the possibility of a career in sales and commercial leadership

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Packaging Science, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 0-4 years of professional experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to learn quickly, manage priorities, and work effectively in a team environment

Preferred

• Internship, co-op, customer-facing, or campus leadership experience
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or HubSpot
• Experience using AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot
• Interest in manufacturing, consumer products, foodservice, sustainability, or packaging industries

Program Locations

East Zone
FL, GA, AL, SC, NC, VA, MD, DC, Eastern PA, NY, NJ, CT, MA

North Zone
Western PA, OH, KY, IN, IL, MI, WI, MO, IA, MN, NE, ID, UT

South Zone
TN, MS, LA, AR, TX, OK, NM, AZ, CO, NV, CA, OR, WA

Remote position with approximately 10% travel. Participants must be open to relocation for future career opportunities following successful completion of the program.

Why Sabert?

Sabert is a leading global manufacturer of innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions trusted by restaurants, retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators across North America.

We're committed to developing talent, empowering innovation, and creating opportunities for our people to grow and thrive.

Your degree got you here.

Your ambition will take you further.

Rise with Sabert.

Apply today and become part of Sabert's first generation of future commercial leaders.

Learn more about us: Careers | Sabert