Full-Time

Sales Representative

Conner Industries

Conner Industries

201-500 employees

Industrial wood and packaging solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$75k/yr

+ Commission

Conroe, TX, USA

Hybrid

Must live in the Houston area within a one-hour commute of Conroe; travel is required as needed and relocation may be required for new regions.

Bachelor's

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Sales
Cold Calling
CRM
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Demonstrated sales experience and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to develop and give oral presentations to both small and large groups.
  • Willingness to travel and possession of a dependable vehicle.
  • Experience with sales processes including cold calls, prospecting, target selling, and account management.
  • An analytical mindset with emphasis on data gathering and analysis.
  • Ability to organize and manage a wide range of projects and priorities.
  • Must currently live in the Houston, Texas area and be within a one-hour commute of Conroe, Texas.
  • At least five years of experience selling products or services to industrial manufacturers in the Houston, Texas area.
  • Strong computer skills, including experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Willingness to take a hands-on approach across all aspects of the business.
  • Ability to lift and move or carry items up to 50 pounds and work in office and manufacturing warehouse environments while using required personal protective equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Learn the industrial lumber market and the processes required to manufacture and sell industrial lumber.
  • Understand and effectively present the company’s manufacturing, service, and quality capabilities to industry customers.
  • Utilize and maintain the company’s customer relationship management and pipeline system.
  • Create and build long-lasting customer relationships at multiple levels.
  • Develop and negotiate customized pricing contracts while understanding risk and reward.
  • Communicate internally with Purchasing, Production, Transportation, and Accounting.
  • Close sales by telephone and face-to-face, traveling as needed.
  • Manage account profitability and grow revenue and the revenue base.
  • Manage orders through the production cycle and satisfy the customer.
  • Prospect for customers and eventually build a book of business in the industrial lumber and wood packaging industry.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test before beginning work in the position.
Desired Qualifications
  • A strong list of existing customer contacts.
  • A Bachelor's degree.
  • Coursework in a business curriculum.

Conner Industries provides industrial wood and packaging solutions, including cut lumber for pallets, crates, and skid parts, as well as fully assembled custom pallets, crates, engineered packaging, and integrated services. Its offerings are delivered through a design team and on-staff packaging engineer who help design and supply packaging that protects goods and keeps production lines running, with 14 manufacturing locations across 10 states for rapid response. The company differentiates itself through its nationwide footprint, hands-on expertise, dedicated packaging team, and tailored end-to-end packaging solutions. Its goal is to be the preferred partner for industrial wood and packaging by reliably supplying the right lumber, custom pallets, engineered packaging, and value-added services to keep customers’ production lines operating smoothly.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fort Worth, Texas

Founded

1981

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • March 2025 Kirkland Sales added custom foam fabrication and deepened Dallas-Fort Worth capacity.
  • Guardian Packaging expansion added 100,000 square feet and ISO9001, AS9100 certifications.
  • Recent leadership additions target automation, revenue growth, and defense-market penetration in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Headcount fell from 498 in 2023 to 465 in March 2026, signaling execution strain.
  • No public proof of durable aerospace wins; board hires alone do not create contracts.
  • Private, acquisition-led growth increases integration risk and could stall under a bad bolt-on.

What makes Conner Industries unique

  • Conner sells wood, foam, corrugate, and plastics through integrated packaging plants.
  • Rodger Fuller and Blaine D. Holt bring Sonoco and defense logistics expertise.
  • Kirkland Sales and Denver Reel expanded Conner’s multi-state, multi-material manufacturing footprint.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Training Programs

Company News

PR Newswire
Aug 4th, 2026
Conner Industries appoints Brig. Gen. Blaine D. Holt to board of directors

Conner Industries has appointed Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine D. Holt to its board of directors. Holt brings over 30 years of experience in military operations, logistics, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing, including roles as Director of Logistics for United States European Command and Deputy Military Representative to NATO. Following his military career, Holt held executive positions across aerospace and technology companies. He currently serves as president of Factor X Research Group at Xeriant Inc. and previously led AI supply chain software company Alchemai. The appointment strengthens Conner's board as the industrial packaging solutions provider expands into aerospace, defense, and regulated manufacturing markets. The move follows recent board additions and leadership hires, coinciding with the company's 45th anniversary.

PR Newswire
Apr 30th, 2026
Conner Industries appoints former Sonoco COO Rodger Fuller to board

Conner Industries has appointed Rodger Fuller, former Chief Operating Officer of Sonoco, to its Board of Directors. Fuller recently retired from Sonoco, where he led global consumer and industrial operations, supply management, information technology, and automation. The appointment strengthens Conner's board as the Fort Worth-based company expands its industrial packaging platform across wood, foam, corrugate and plastics. Fuller has begun engaging with Conner's operations, including facilities integrating AI and automation. The appointment follows Conner's recent hiring of Kevin Kenjarski as Chief Revenue Officer and coincides with the company's 45th anniversary. Conner Industries provides industrial packaging solutions and wood products across 12 US states.

Citybiz
Mar 25th, 2025
Conner Industries Acquires Kirkland Sales

Conner Industries, Inc., a leading provider of lumber, industrial wood crates & pallets, and integrated packaging solutions, announced today the... Read More

PR Newswire
Nov 1st, 2023
Conner Industries Acquires Denver Reel & Pallet Company

/PRNewswire/ -- Conner Industries, Inc., a leading provider of lumber, industrial wood crates & pallets, and integrated packaging solutions, announced today...