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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. 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 products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible 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.

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Technical Sales Internship

Located near the Battle Creek, MI sales office, the sales intern will have the opportunity to learn about working in the fields of Packaging Engineering and Sales, gain valuable carton expertise and learn about specs, trials, and consumer-driven package design, and interact closely with various functional areas within Graphic Packaging and the customer. This Internship is a gateway to future GPI full-time Positions: High exposure to Sales Management Development Program. This is a hybrid role with remote and in-office presence as required by projects/customer/business needs.

Position Summary

Manage and/or provide support for multiple packaging projects from beginning to implementation by working with the customer and internal cross functional areas.
Complete specs, support trials, complete sustainability reporting, and work closely with CAD to create consumer-driven package designs.
Work as a GPI employee in collaboration with the WK Kellogg Co and Kellanova Corporate Offices in Battle Creek, MI.
Travel with GPI Technical Sales Team Member to customer (Kellogg & Kellanova) and GPI plant locations
Will work with primary, secondary and tertiary packaging
Learn about folding carton and paperboard industry by attending GPI Carton College and via various projects and support assignments
All other duties as assigned

Required Skills

The ability to deal with a variety of customers, both internal and external, in a highly professional and diplomatic manner.
Ability to persuade, negotiate, and sell. Positive outlook.

Required Experience

Junior level courses completed at Michigan State University School of Packaging.
Excellent interpersonal, telephone, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
PC proficient in Windows-based programs, Microsoft Excel, and the internet. CAD skills a plus.
Strong technical aptitude.

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Pay Range: -

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 Poster, EEO is the Law.