At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the cereal box that may have held your child’s breakfast this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that carried your coffee throughout the day, and the basket of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.

With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 80 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in our industry and in the communities where we operate.  We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.

Inspired Packaging.  A World of Difference.

MISSION / SUMMARY:

Graphic Packaging, International’s Sales Leadership Development Program is a high-visibility, 12-month sales leadership program:

• Learning curriculum and assessments designed to develop sales skills, provide fast-track industry experience, teach “hands-on” business development processes and strategies
• Develop relationships with Executive leadership: you are paired with an executive sponsor, leadership mentor, and an onsite manager
• Make in-person presentations to the Executive team
• Lead sales projects – sometimes individual projects, and sometimes leading a team – that impact key business initiatives

At the end of the program, you will graduate and join the Company as an LDP Alumni Sales Team Member on the management track. You will move immediately into a sales or business development position that is aligned with business needs.

Relocation is a threshold requirement, and we provide relocation assistance to support you. We operate throughout North America, and we need sales leaders who are on the ground where our operations and clients are.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Proactively complete learning curriculum and pass assessments
• Manage, report regularly upon, and complete your projects
• Perform and/or manage all aspects of customer service and related sales service
• Actively participate in special project teams of which you are a part
• Other duties as assigned

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Your prior experiences must demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, success managing multiple priorities, and working well in a team under deadline pressure.  Prior experience may include internships, co-op assignments, summer jobs, and volunteer work, leadership roles in student or college-affiliated organizations, full-time or part-time positions. Work experience related to field of study is desirable.
• *Prior full time experience in sales is considered but not required.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Packaging, or related degree.
• Advanced Degree considered but not required.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• Generally, your schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment; however, sales involves plenty of extracurricular, “get out in the world” activity. You are willing to work alternate schedules occasionally, when it gets the job done. This could be early mornings, nights, and/or weekends. Punctuality is key – it is a display of respect for your teammates and clients, and it indicates your respect for what you do.
• You’ll occasionally have overnight travel that could include flying, driving, riding or rail travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the EEO is the Law Poster.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Demonstrates general understanding and knowledge of front/back office standards, procedures, medical terminology and medical office practices. • Demonstrates ability to read, write and communicate. • Ability to handle multiple tasks, independently, under pressure. • Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care. • Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. • Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment. • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. • Ability to maintain quality control standards. • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. • Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. • Ability to operate computer keyboard, terminal and printer, general office equipment, special medical and telephone equipment.