Sales Representative - Aurora, United States - International Paper

International Paper

Verified Company

Aurora, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Title:

Sales Representative

Pay Rate:

Compensation includes base salary plus variable compensation, including commissions.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in International Paper North American Container US Core, Bulk and Solid Fiber sales commission plan which has significant commission earning potential._

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Aurora Customer Commitment Center

4140 Campus Drive

Aurora, IL 60504

The Job You Will Perform:

Responsible for professionally and effectively representing International Paper's North American Container (NAC) business in the packaging marketplace. This requires successful management of a sales territory by developing and fostering sound customer relationships within a dynamic business environment.
Sales Representatives are responsible for generating profitable sales, largely through regular and customary inperson interactions with prospective and existing customers.
Examines and evaluates a customer's packaging needs and then offers recommendations to fulfill those needs while striving to meet the directives established by regional and plant management.
Identifies and targets prospective customers, specifically with highend graphic and display ready needs.
Profitably grow the business with priority strategic (high transactional to consultative mix) accounts by developing and successfully implementing Key Account Plans.
Enable profitable decisionmaking through demonstrated knowledge of; general business principles, internal financial management and industry business practices.
Create IP advantage through continuous evaluation of market conditions, competitive environment and opportunities for innovation.
Should be able to travel to multiple customer sites/meetings weekly and work in a variety of environments, including client sites, trade events, etc. (50% or more of the time, majority local travel within defined territory).

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

BA/BS in a related field or related equivalent work experience in related field
2+ years of sales experience
High Graphic and Display Ready Experience preferred
Valid driver's license is required
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Experience in the corrugated box industry is preferred
Drive for results
Action oriented
Project Management
Customer focus
Learning on the fly

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 planet, and our company IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 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. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths.

We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.

We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

_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._
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