Sales Co-Op (5-Month Assignment)
About The Position
Clearwater Paper is seeking a motivated student for a five-month co-op with its Sales, Marketing & Product Development team. The role is designed for students interested in commercial leadership, product development, customer strategy, and the paperboard packaging industry. The co-op contributes to projects across Product Development, Sales, and Marketing and provides exposure to customers, products, manufacturing operations, supply chain, and the commercial organization. The program complements Clearwater Paper's Sales Development Trainee Program and serves as a pipeline for future early-career talent. The position is based onsite at one of three locations: the corporate office in Spokane, Washington; the mill in Lewiston, Idaho; or the mill in Augusta, Georgia. Travel may be required up to 25%. The role works primarily in an office environment, with occasional entry into manufacturing, warehouse, or operational areas. Entry into those areas requires following safety procedures and using personal protective equipment. The position may also involve occasional physical activities such as lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, walking on uneven surfaces, or moving materials.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a bachelor's degree with a 3.2+ overall GPA.
- Have junior or senior standing in a bachelor's degree program.
- Have effective verbal and written communication skills; be self-motivated and results oriented.
- Be able to work cross-functionally with Sales, Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, and Supply Chain.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Be able to travel up to 25%.
- Be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and not require Clearwater Paper sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Prior sales or paper industry experience, including internships.
Responsibilities
- Support product development, marketing, and commercial strategy initiatives.
- Conduct market, customer, product, and competitive research.
- Assist with product commercialization, launch tracking, and sales enablement materials.
- Support sales activities, including quote preparation, order processing, and customer record maintenance.
- Assist with customer segmentation, win/loss analysis, and account planning.
- Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, Marketing, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Operations, and Technical teams.
- Participate in site visits, customer engagements, sales shadowing, and commercial meetings.
- Support product development and new product trials by coordinating activities among customers, operations, and sales and marketing teams.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
