Sales Manager

International Paper Company • Lexington, KY

32d • $142,400 - $189,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing the sales/marketing function through the application of total quality principles and an effective marketing strategy to assure full customer satisfaction and maximum branch profitability. Guides business processes and aligns functional resources to exploit geographic business opportunities. Has national or significant segment responsibility, with multi-location operations and multi-channels. May work in multiple countries. Business revenue responsibility is a significant portion of business unit's total revenue. Has moderate authority to commit company resources. Grow profitable sales by establishing and developing an effective sales leadership team and system. Deliver value to our target accounts by overseeing the development and implementation of market driven strategies. Create opportunities for business building alliances by strengthening existing and helping develop new customer relationships. Achieve the corporate business goals by leading the integration of functional (sales, marketing, operations, service) knowledge, information and resources. Manage and develop Sales professionals

Requirements

• BS/BA in Related Field
• 7+ Years in Sales, 2+ Years in Sales Management
• Business Insight
• Customer Focus
• Leadership
• Management Behaviors
• Sales Expertise

Nice To Haves

• Corrugated Sales Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• managing the sales/marketing function
• Guides business processes and aligns functional resources to exploit geographic business opportunities
• Grow profitable sales by establishing and developing an effective sales leadership team and system
• Deliver value to our target accounts by overseeing the development and implementation of market driven strategies
• Create opportunities for business building alliances by strengthening existing and helping develop new customer relationships
• Achieve the corporate business goals by leading the integration of functional (sales, marketing, operations, service) knowledge, information and resources
• Manage and develop Sales professionals

Benefits

• 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.
• Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees