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National Account Manager

Description: 

Position Title: 

National Account Manager 

 

Pay Rate:  

$125,900-$212,000 (USCORE)  

 

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 and long-term incentive plans. 

 

Category/Shift:  

Salaried Full-Time  

 

Physical Location: 

The location of the position is flexible but needs to be in a location that allows easy travel access to customer sites 

 

The Job You Will Perform:  

  • Responsible for sales and management of a defined segment/geographic territory and requires travel approximately 50% - 75% of the time 

  • Participates in the commercial and goal setting for the segment/geography and is responsible for developing and executing the strategic sales plan 

  • Develops alliance relationships that cause multi-functional collaboration between account(s) and IP 

  • Executes co- developed Key Account Plans with highest priority strategic accounts 

  • Provides insights for development of customer value propositions 

  • Completes a selection and prioritization process to focus sales effort and engage support resources 

  • Develops the Key Account Plans securing senior management support for actions and review with manager for input and approval 

  • Analyzes business conditions and identifies opportunities and recommends solutions 

  • Maintains knowledge of customers operational direction 

  • Segments targeted accounts’ supply channels, service expectations and strategic financial requirements 

  • Geographic or segment focused and the leader for major accounts 

  • Responsible for one or more of the accounts in Business Units top 25% list, which represent a major portion of Business Unit’s profitability 

  • Assigned accounts are multi-location and complex in nature with multi-division needs 

  • Key participant in business goal setting 

 

The Skills You Will Bring:  

  • 8 years’ experience in sales, with 5 or more years of corrugated sales experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree with a preferred focus in Professional Sales or related business discipline required 

  • Thorough understanding of the corrugated industry 

  • Knowledge of and compliance with local and corporate policies 

  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail 

  • Ability to influence others effectively to accomplish tasks 

  • Strong written and oral communication skills 

  • Flexible team player with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously  

 

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 120 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. 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. 

 

The Company You Will Join: 

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919. 

 

 
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Location: 

MEMPHIS, TN, US, 38197

Category:  Sales & Marketing
Date:  Dec 12, 2025

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