Commercial Leadership Rotation Program

The Opportunity: Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking ambitious individuals who aspire to build a career in Innovation, Pricing, Marketing, and other strategic commercial disciplines through the Corrugated Commercial Leadership Program. This accelerated development program provides hands‑on experience through rotational assignments across commercial, operational, and support functions, equipping Associates with a comprehensive understanding of the business and the skills needed to drive growth and value creation. The goal of the program is to develop a well‑rounded team member to transition into a commercial career path focused on areas such as Innovation, Pricing, Marketing, Product Development, or Business Strategy, where they can make a meaningful impact on our customers, products, and overall business success. What you need to succeed: Degree completion from an accredited Bachelors’ program in packaging, or business‑related field Leadership capabilities that reflect our core values of integrity, respect, excellence, and accountability Drive to achieve results and willingness to continue to search for solutions in a complex and challenging sales environment Strong ability to solve multi‑dimensional problems and make clear and concise recommendations Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills; highly collaborative style and comfort working with all levels; excellent presentation and active listening skills Natural curiosity and commitment to learning; ability to self‑pace learning within a manufacturing environment Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Must be willing to relocate for training program and for permanent role How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: The program consists of a structured learning course designed to introduce the team member to Smurfit Westrock - its values, customers and products. Team members will visit Smurfit Westrock manufacturing facilities and complete a self‑paced learning program designed to: Gain a strong working knowledge of the complete corrugated manufacturing process Foster effective plant, sales and customer relationships, developing a thorough and proactive problem solving and service mindset Understand how Smurfit Westrock onboards new business, resolves quality issues, and services customers from design development to manufacturing to distribution Gain exposure to breadth of capabilities within the Smurfit Westrock corrugated and consumer divisions Work with commercial excellence team to understand the industry, end markets, consumer behaviors and needs, market segments, geographies, customers & competitors to develop an effective prospecting plan for profitable growth Observe sales presentations and receive coaching on customer‑oriented selling tools and presentations Understand and be able to communicate Smurfit Westrock key value differentiators Work under a mentor, understanding and experiencing the daily activities/functions of a corrugated commercial professional Support sales activities, in a specific region, to help achieve sales goals and foster good relations with customers Attend Smurfit Westrock sponsored trainings What Smurfit Westrock offers: Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smurfit Westrock plc