Commercial

International Paper's Commercial New Grad Development Program is comprised of the Designer Associate Program and the Sales Associate Development Program. Learn more about each development program below.

SADP 2020 Class (2)

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Designer Associate Program (DAP)

Our Job is to Help You Succeed

In the Designer Associate Program, college recruits leverage hands-on experiences at a manufacturing facility or design center that encourages them to implement IP’s Think the Customer engagement strategy as they work with our 25,000 customers across the world. This program:

  • Targets college recruits from packaging, design or mechanical engineering programs
  • Leverages hands-on development at a manufacturing facility or design center to prepare you for a structural design role
  • Provides opportunities to contribute to innovative packaging solutions through optimization and win/win design collaboration
  • Refines your career interest by growing through levels of design or other related fields, such as process improvement, project management, sales or manufacturing leadership

Possible Career Paths

  • Structural Designer
  • Lead Designer (local or national)
  • Segment Specialist
  • Design Services Manager

Your Job is to Help Us Move Forward

We are looking for students completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Packaging, Graphic Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related field and meet the following qualifications:

  • Strong academic performance with a 3.0 or greater GPA
  • Strong knowledge of CAD, Adobe® Photoshop®, Project Management and Microsoft® Office products preferred.
  • Age 18 or older

*IP does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Sales Associate Development Program (SADP)

Our Job is to Help You Succeed

Get hands-on training and develop a solid foundation through the Sales Associate Development Program, which provides:

  • College recruits from sales programs and early career professionals with 2-5 years of solution-selling experience
  • A structured approach to early career development though hands-on exposure to the manufacturing and commercial processes
  • Project work designed to develop professional, technical and leadership skills
  • Opportunities to network and engage with senior leaders

Possible Career Paths

  • Sales Representative
  • Project Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • National Account Manager
  • Sales Director
  • General Manager

Your Job is to Help Us Move Forward

We are looking for students completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Professional Sales, Marketing, Business or a related field with:

  • Strong academic performance with a 3.0 or greater GPA preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft® Office products
  • Customer focus, action oriented and a drive for results
  • Geographic flexibility
  • Age 18 or older

*IP does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Vinay

"At International Paper, people are our greatest assets, and they are willing to invest resources and time into molding and developing talent. The Design Associate Program provided me with the tools and opportunities to be successful in the design field. The program served as a foundation for my growth, both professionally and personally, and a catalyst for greater leadership."

Vinay, Design Associate Program Graduate

Nicholas

"IP’s Design Associate Program (DAP) has provided me with a wide variety of experiences and opportunities that have fostered my growth in my role as a designer and as an individual. It has provided me with a network of resources to utilize, helped me achieve my goals, and allowed me to excel in my position. Within the IP community, everyone I have met has been very encouraging and helpful to me as I grow. I can say with confidence that joining the DAP has allowed me to start my career at IP off on the right foot."

Nicholas, Design Associate

Kaylee

"The Sales Associate Development Program has not only been a professional development program, but also a tremendous personal development program. The classmates, leaders, and local teams are some of the most intentional and caring people I have had the privilege of working with and their desire to help you become your best is inspiring. From the corporate trainings to local one-on-one’s, I have found myself being challenged and supported in a way that connects my personal and professional growth. I am excited for my future with IP!"

Kaylee, Sales Associate

Bridget

"The Sales Associate Development Program (SADP) has helped me in many areas of life. I have been motivated to step outside of my comfort zone to enhance my selling skill set with the support of an amazing team at IP. The SADP not only helped me in my career but also my personal life. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and network with people all over the country."

Bridget, Sales Associate