Technical Sales Representative

International Paper

• $82K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Over 8 years of experience with packaging applications
  • Background in maintenance or engineering preferred
  • Experience in the corrugated box industry is a plus
  • Strong customer focus and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers throughout the four-state territory
  • Resolve complex technical and engineering issues related to sales
  • Coordinate actions with senior technical leaders
  • Develop customer Value Propositions to enhance market advantage
  • Provide timely market and competitor feedback
  • Contribute to financial solution development
  • Troubleshoot technical aspects of product sales and manufacturing
  • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare plans including medical and dental coverage
  • Paid Time Off and flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) with company-funded retirement contributions
  • Education and development programs including tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment assistance and voluntary insurance options
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Title:

Technical Sales Representative

Pay Rate:

$82,500 - $110,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP's annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Location:

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware

The Job You Will Perform:
  • Work with customers across the four state box plant territory.
  • Responsible for the resolution of significant technical, scientific, or engineering issues that affect the sales installation and utilization of organization products, and/or services.
  • Coordinates appropriate course of action with senior technical leaders.
  • Responsible for providing insights for development of customer Value Propositions that will create IP market advantage.
  • Provide timely feedback on market, customer, and competitive activity influencing the market.
  • Participates in development and has responsibility for delivery of financial solutions.
  • Acts as a technical expert in troubleshooting the technical aspects of product sales, manufacturing, and development.
  • Activities involve visiting company manufacturing and customer facilities to identify and resolve technical product manufacturing issues and, in some organizations, the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of equipment sales.
  • Serves as a resource for other internal departments and may be sought out by others for advice and solutions.
  • Identifies and initiates problem resolution process improvement and serves as primary resource to company and customer operations.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
  • BS/BA in Related Field
  • 8+ years' experience with packaging applications
  • Maintenance or engineering education or completion of advanced trade certification training is a plus
  • Experience in the corrugated box industry is a plus
    • Customer Focus
    • Problem Solving
    • Drive for Results
    • Action Oriented
    • Priority Setting


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.

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