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Packaging Corporation of America · 17 hours ago

Corrugated Business Associate (Sales) Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry Level

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focusing on solutions in the corrugated packaging industry. They are seeking a Sales focused Corrugated Business Associate as part of their GIFT Program, designed to develop recent graduates into well-rounded employees through a rotational training experience.

Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Work closely and communicate often with the assigned GIFT Mentor throughout the program to help stay on track and reinforce the goals of the role

Rotate through the four main departments at a corrugated plant: Design, Production, Customer Service, and Sales

Work on any assignments or projects in the given department under the instruction of the department supervisor

Learn about the specifics of how the main departments in the plant work together

When possible, identify issues and areas for improvement and present findings as well as possible solutions to the department supervisor and GIFT Mentor

Attend and participate in the GIFT program training conferences

Collaborate with other Corrugated Business Associates to complete projects

Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers

Strive to continually strengthen PCA’s business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers specifically supporting PCA’s Commitment to Service that involves doing what is right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make

Qualification

SalesCommunication skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingTeamworkQuick learning

Required

A bachelor's degree is required upon starting the position

Must obtain Bachelor's degree between designated dates: 12/2025 – 05/2026

Ability to start position on a day between designated dates: 05/2026 – 07/2026

Must be able to travel as necessary and possess valid documents for travel via air and car

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds

Capacity to stand and sit for long periods of time

Capability to squat, kneel, bend over as necessary

Preferred

A minimum of one Internship or Co-op is preferred especially in an environment related to the GIFT position type

Obtaining a Bachelor's degree in preferably Sales, Marketing, Business Management or a related field

Ability to learn quickly and put new knowledge into practice

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Leadership experience or strong leadership skills with the drive to lead others

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build relationships with individuals of various experiences and professional levels both within and outside of the company

Quick and concise decision and problem solving skills

Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members

Company

Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United It is a sub-organization of vapepackagingboxes.

Founded in 1959