What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title:

Sales Associate

Pay Rate:

$70,000 - $78,000 (USCORE)

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

9301 Billy the Kid El Paso, TX 79907

International Paper’s Sales Associate Development Program is designed for motivated students who have an interest in beginning their Sales career with a world class manufacturing company. Candidates should have a desire in building business to business relationships, prospecting and expanding market share. Training will be provided on our manufacturing process and product lines.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for understanding the business, including both operational and commercial aspects in order to perform analytical work and make recommendations to Sales and Plant General Managers regarding commercial and/or operational strategies for the assigned location(s).
• May also be responsible for a limited number of accounts. Upon successful integration with and understanding of industry and business segment, sales associates will be expected to take on responsibility for full territory management, including growing assigned target accounts and prospecting new accounts in the local market.
• Responsible for preparing for and making sales calls and securing orders for goods or services. Work is customarily and regularly performed away from the primary place of business and will be expected to travel overnight to plants, trade shows, training sessions and customers.

Key Accountabilities:

• Achieve sales targets with assigned accounts by partnering with customers in a consultative relationship that maximizes value for the customer and profitability for International Paper.
• Build new business and grow assigned territory by prospecting sales opportunities, attracting the interest of potential customers, networking to build a contact base, and following up with leads.
• Leverage IP’s value proposition to sell a profitable mix of corrugated products to targeted customers.
• Develop a working knowledge of the corrugated box industry and business operation.
• Review new product developments and sales techniques on an ongoing basis.
• Develop a complete and comprehensive technical knowledge of all business products relevant to your market or territory.
• Support all company policies. Foster a positive and safe working environment for fellow employees and customers.
• Other duties as assigned

The Skills You Will Bring:

• BA/BS degree with a preferred focus in Professional Sales or a related field
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old by May 2023 in order to be eligible.

Required Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Organizational Agility
• Drive for Results
• Action Oriented
• Organizing
• Priority Setting
• Functional/Technical
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
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