APP, one of the world's largest integrated paper groups, with over 100,000 employees delivering products to more than 150 countries, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead sales development and drive new customer acquisition and sales volume growth across the Southern US.This is an Individual Contributor, hunter-focused role responsible for developing new business, acquiring new customers, expanding the customer base, and driving volume growth for our tissue product portfolio. You will represent a global industry leader committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous innovation. Product Portfolio Tissue Parent/Jumbo Rolls B2BKey Responsibilities Regional Strategy: Develop and execute the sales strategy for Southern US to grow market share and business volume. Customer Relationships: Build strong partnerships with tissue companies, converters, distributors, and key accounts across the region. Market Development: Identify and cultivate new opportunities across emerging and established markets. Market Insights: Monitor market activity, customer needs, and market trends to support strategic decisions. What You Bring
Experience:
Minimum 5–7 years in commercial roles within the relevant industry, ideally with experience in the Tissue industry. Candidates with Away-from-Home or Consumer Tissue experience are preferred. Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of tissue converters in the region. Understanding of B2C Tissue Finished Goods and customer expectations is preferred in order to build strong relationships with end users.
Skills:
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building capabilities. Mindset: Adaptable, hands-on, growth-oriented, and commercially driven. Independence: Comfortable managing a multi-state region and working in a fast-paced environment. Sustainability & Why Join APPSustainability is at the heart of APP's operations. Join us in delivering renewable, responsibly sourced, and high-performance paper solutions while contributing to our Sustainability Roadmap Vision 2030.Learn more about our Sustainability Roadmap Vision 2030 and Forest Conservation Policy. Watch our Regenesis Sustainability Program video to see how we are shaping a sustainable future. The successful candidate will be appointed through Charta Global, APP Group's exclusive sales channel for the US and Latin America. Equal OpportunityAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Interested? Apply now to join APP's global commercial leadership team. Only candidates with relevant experience in the tissue industry will be considered.
