Field Sales Manager

International Paper; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Sales Manager, where you'll leverage your corrugated packaging sales experience and leadership skills to drive success. This role offers the opportunity to manage sales functions and develop effective strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, you'll be instrumental in building relationships and achieving commercial goals. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans, while working in a culture that values diversity and inclusion. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a company committed to sustainable practices and employee well-being.

Benefits

Company-funded retirement contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sales with 2+ years in sales management required.
• Experience in corrugated sales and strong leadership skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales/marketing functions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Grow profitable sales by developing an effective sales leadership team.
• Deliver value to target accounts through market-driven strategies.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Customer Focus

Management Behaviors

Business Acumen

Sales Expertise

Corrugated Sales Experience

Education

BS/BA in Related Field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Field Sales Manager - St Joseph - KC

Keys to success: Ideal candidate would have a mix of both corrugated packaging sales + sales leadership success. Greater KC area is fine, visits to St Joe are limited as you are on the road or doing ride-alongs to help your team. Salesforce CRM experience appreciated. This FSM supports our reps and St Joseph box plant + 250 miles out but we can still support your existing national accounts. This role promotes up quickly for senior leadership opportunities, full relocation is offered, and AWD SUV company car is available for family use.

Please tell me about your salary requirements as you apply. Thanks for networking with IP!

Field Sales Manager requires corrugated experience

Pay Rate: 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

Physical Location: St. Joseph, MO

The Job You Will Perform:

• 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.
• Has geographic sub-segment or facility sales responsibility and is responsible for achieving commercial goals in assigned geography segment or facility.
• 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.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

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

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.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].