Sales Manager

The Role You’ll Play

As a Sales and Marketing Leader, you will drive business growth by leading the sales and marketing function through the application of quality principles and strategic planning. Your focus will be on ensuring customer satisfaction, maximizing profitability, and identifying new opportunities across geographic regions. This role carries significant national or segment-level responsibility, potentially across multiple countries and locations, and includes authority to allocate company resources.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a high-performing sales team focused on profitable growth.

• Overseeing the creation and execution of market-driven strategies that deliver value to key accounts.

• Building and nurturing strong customer relationships to foster long-term business partnerships.

• Aligning cross-functional teams—sales, marketing, operations, and service—to drive shared goals.

• Managing and mentoring sales professionals to ensure continuous development and performance excellence.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• 7+ years of sales experience, including 2+ years in a sales management role.

• Experience in corrugated packaging sales is a plus.

• Strong leadership and customer-focused mindset.

• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking.

• Proven ability to manage and inspire high-performing teams.

The Rewards You’ll Enjoy

International Paper offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) with company match and company-funded retirement contributions.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement and education/development programs.

• Student loan repayment assistance.

• Voluntary benefits such as vision, home, auto, and pet insurance.

For Washington State residents: Benefits also include 3 weeks of paid vacation after 1 year of service (1 week available after 6 months), and 11 paid holidays per year.

The Career You’ll Build

This role provides a platform for personal and professional growth through:

• World-class sales and leadership training.

• Career advancement opportunities within a global organization.

The Impact You’ll Make

At International Paper, your work will contribute to a better future for our people, our planet, and our company. With over 125 years of sustainable practices, we are proud stewards of the environment and our communities—and we’re just getting started.

The Culture You’ll Experience

You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive, and safety-first work environment that values your unique experiences and perspectives. At IP, diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We are committed to fostering a culture where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The Company You’ll Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging, pulp, and fiber-based products—and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues around the world. With operations across North America, Latin America, North Africa, and Europe, our net sales reached $18.9 billion in 2023.

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