Technical Sales Representative

Position Title: 

Technical Sales Representative

Pay Rate:      

$82,500 - $110,00 (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 incentive plan.

Category/Shift:        

Salaried Full-Time 

Physical Location:    

Plant City, Florida

The Job You Will Perform: 

• Working in a safe manner, responsible for effectively troubleshooting, diagnosing, adjusting and repairing mechanical packaging equipment at customers.

• Performing preventative maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions and repositioning components.

• Repair machinery in a field environment.

• Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and other repairs and installations as necessary.

• Accurately and completely preparing and maintaining maintenance records and other paperwork.

• Trouble shooting and solving problems.

• Coordinates appropriate course of action with product and equipment issues in strawberry segment customers.

• Leads the strawberry segment MPS technicians to help overserve our key produce customers.

• Acts as a technical expert in troubleshooting the technical aspects of product performance through mechanical packaging equipment. 

• Activities involve visiting customer facilities to identify and resolve technical product manufacturing issues and the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of equipment. 

• Serves as a resource for other internal departments and may be sought out by others for advice and solutions.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• 8+ years’ maintenance experience with packaging applications and equipment

• Maintenance or engineering education or completion of advanced trade certification training is a plus

• Experience in the corrugated box industry is a plus

  • Mechanical Aptitude

  • Customer Focus

  • Problem Solving

  • Drive for Results 

  • Action Oriented

  • Priority Setting

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. 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 a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.