Account Manager

Essity is currently looking for an experienced Account Manager - Distributor Enablement Specialist. The Distributor Enablement Specialist is responsible for the strategic implementation of the customer’s Joint Business Plan working in close collaboration with the West region sales team, Strategic Account Managers, Customer Marketing and Commercial Excellence Team to translate strategic plans into clear action plans, aligned to our field sales strategy, to ensure that agreed sales growth, retention, and profitability targets are achieved. The DES is responsible for leading and following up related sales activities with various distribution partners. The DES will develop top to top relationships with their respective customer leadership.

This will be a remote position responsible for covering Los Angeles Metro area. The ideal candidate must live within the aligned Essity Regional structure and the ability to travel often.

We’re looking for an individual who embodies our values and isn’t afraid to lead from the front, challenge, provide expertise and motivate others around them. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves and we are looking for a leader to help support this Essity culture. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

What You Will Do

Lead the implementation and goal achievement of agreed joint business plans with the field sales team and external stakeholders

Build, maintain, and develop strong relationships and deliver desired business results within the direct distribution channel

Manage a robust and active pipeline within assigned geography including end customer accounts to achieve overall growth and profitability ambitions

Proactively develop relationships and drive new business opportunities within the distribution channel

Leverage self-service platforms and digital tools to drive interest and purchase of Tork products.

Drive sales activities and launch plans within respective region including value added selling, business reviews, and financial forecasts.

Preform effective training and coaching on new innovations, Tork products, and the use of digital platforms including Tork’s self-service applications (Easy Order, TORK Global etc.)

Build strong relationships, understanding and collaboration with internal teams

Collaborate with other Distributor Enablement Specialists, Sales Development Specialists, Strategic Account Managers, and the Segment Sales team to drive growth and profitability ambitions in alignment with the overall strategy and the account’s Joint Business Plan.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree Business, Sales or Marketing. Experience in lieu of education will be considered.

Minimum 5-7 years of sales experience; 3-5 years of account management

Distribution management experience preferred

Digital, virtual, and/or omnichannel experience preferred

Demonstrated ability to independently identify, quantify, capture, and nurture new business opportunities both to achieve short- and long-term strategic goals

Experience leveraging MS Office, MS Teams, and Seismic among other digital platforms to drive successful sales efforts

Experience working with CRM systems (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics.com preferred) to manage and develop business opportunities

Demonstrated ability to understand growth strategies and translate those into practical sales plans and best practices

Strong negotiation, listening and influencing skills and ability to independently negotiate with top customers within area of responsibility

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels

Well-structured and strong planning skills and ability to provide added value and insight for customers

Strong drive for results and sense of urgency, self-starter with a strong work ethic

Confidence in own ability to succeed and possess a winning attitude

Health and Hygiene industry experience preferred

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Strong organizational & collaborative skills

Ability to travel 40% of time domestically and primarily within the region

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits

$70,000 - $90,000 annual salary range + sales incentive + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance

Wellness program provided through Rally

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO offering with Paid Holidays

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance

Employee discounts program

Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Total Reward

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to race,color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, physical or mentaldisability, medical condition, military andveteran status, gender identity or expression,genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law.

If you require reasonableaccommodation as part of the applicationprocessplease contactEssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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Essity264696