Project Manager, Operations Manager, Business Development

Job Description

Position Title:

Project Manager

$137,400 - $183,200

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.

Salaried Full-Time

Bentonville, AR

• This position provides leadership and direction over multiple facilities (typically 2 to
  3) to ensure superior service.
• Interacts with the planning, manufacturing, shipping and sales organizations to ensure proper support is provided and to problem solve customer issues and solutions.
• Act as a front line decision maker, managing major and significant customer accounts, some having enterprise agreements.
• Provides significant process and/or product expertise, and be a subject matter expert resource for other team members.
• Responsible for working with the Specialty and Retail Display Packaging team, internal and external vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure that the specifications of customers are met.

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in a related field or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically, has more than 8 years’ experience in customer relations
• Preferred experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Eight or more years of customer relations experience in the Retail Display and Packaging Industry
• Customer focus
• Timely decision making
• Walmart Retail MVP knowledge preferred

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.

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

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.

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.

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 2024 were $18.6 billion.

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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 reasona or .