Complex Preprint Sales Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. International Paper scores A on the Alion truth index.
Position Title:
Complex Sales Manager
Pay Rate:
$156,600 - $208,800
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:
Memphis, Indianapolis or Atlanta preferred.
The Job You Will Perform:
The Sales Manager is responsible for leading the commercial execution and profitable growth of the Preprint business. This role leads a team of six regional sales representatives and is accountable for sales strategy, pipeline development, customer growth, profitability, and team performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Strategy & Growth
Develop and execute a sales strategy aligned with business and financial objectives.
Identify markets, and opportunities where the business has a strong right to win.
Drive profitable growth while protecting and expanding existing business.
Partner with National Accounts and other commercial teams to identify growth opportunities.
Sales Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop six sales representatives.
Establish clear expectations and accountability for performance.
Conduct regular performance (PEP) conversations
Pipeline & Commercial Discipline
Own pipeline quality, forecasting, and Salesforce execution.
Confirm profitability and operational fit before committing significant resources.
Use data and financial analysis to guide commercial decisions and resource allocation.
Customer & Cross-Functional Leadership
Maintain strong relationships with key customers while ensuring appropriate account ownership within the sales team.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, customer needs, and potential share loss.
Partner with Operations, Finance, Pricing, Customer Service, and National Accounts to align commercial priorities with business capabilities.
Key Measures of Success
Profitable revenue and volume growth
New business won and customer retention
Pipeline quality and conversion
Forecast accuracy
Salesforce adoption and data quality
Sales representative performance and development
Leadership Expectations
The successful Sales Manager will set clear priorities, use data to make decisions, develop the sales team, create accountability, anticipate commercial risks and opportunities, and provide leadership with a credible view of the business and its growth pipeline.
The Skills You Will Bring:
BS/BA in Related Field
7+ Years in Sales, 2+ Years in Sales Management
Corrugated Sales Experience Preferred
Business Insight
Customer Focus
Leadership
Management Behaviors
Sales Expertise