General InformationJob IDATR64698
Posting Job TitleAccount Manager - Containerboard
LocationsGA Atlanta Headquarters
Employment TypeFull Time
Date Posted22-Jul-2026
Relocation SupportNo
Description & RequirementsThe Opportunity:Smurfit Westrock is a leading North American containerboard and kraft paper producer serving packaging markets through high-quality, performance-driven paper solutions.
The Account Manager for Containerboard and Strategic Sales will seek exposure to trim optimization, trade relationships, and strategic customer management; critical components of our overall sales efforts. This role offers a clear pathway to more senior sales leadership roles based on future performance.
The Account Manager, Containerboard Strategic Sales, will gain direct exposure to senior sales leadership and strategic commercial decision-making, hands-on development in containerboard trim placement and trade sales concepts. In addition, you will have structured learning with mentorship and compliance training. This role is a clear advancement pathway into broader account responsibility or senior sales roles, and the chance to work in a collaborative, performance-driven commercial environment.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: - Support commercial leaders in managing strategic containerboard customer relationships
- Assist with optimization of containerboard volumes, including strategically critical trim opportunities
- Develop working knowledge of industry, trade, sales dynamics and integrated peer relationships
- Coordinate with planning, logistics, and customer service to align supply and demand
- Engage extensively with customers and manufacturing locations through heavy travel
- Prepare commercial analysis, forecasts, and internal reporting to support decision-making
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity
What you need to succeed:- Bachelor's degree required
- Approximately 5+ years of B2B sales experience in manufacturing
- Experience in commercial support and/or supply-chain are a valuable addition
- Strong analytical, organizational, and relationship-building skills
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, relationship-driven commercial environment
- Willingness to travel extensively; geographic location is flexible
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Qlik)
- Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and modern productivity tools, including emerging A.I. capabilities
What Smurfit Westrock offers:- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
