Key Account Manager - Essity247358  

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Account Manager - Commercial   About The Role Essity Professional Hygiene is looking for an experienced Key Account Manager -- Commercial who is responsible for providing on-going support to high value clients. Implements business strategies to achieve profitable business relationships and identify new revenue opportunities with major accounts.

The ideal candidate will live in the Mid-Atlantic, specifically Philadelphia or Washington, DC, near an US international airport within the aligned Essity Regional structure and the ability to travel often.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.  

What You Will Do  * Develop and maintain strategic business relationships with major accounts to promote brand awareness and secure profitable business.  * Develop, implement and monitor customer specific sales processes and account plans to meet/exceed sales targets.  * Collaborate with Regional Sales team in order to drive pipeline execution within the Commercial segment.  * Frequently analyses customer information to discover and manage business risks and opportunities.  * Recommend products and services (value proposition) that fit well with client's business needs.  * Drives contract negotiations including terms and conditions, product offers and pricing in line with overall product and pricing strategies.  * Provide on-going support to high value clients through setting up and managing internal resources to support business objectives.  * Re-evaluate customer prioritization of allocated customers on an annual base and propose actions.  * Generate knowledge on market development/customer needs and competitor activities and distribute to internal stakeholders.

Who You Are  * Minimum Bachelor's degree preferably in Business or Sales & Marketing.  Experience in lieu of education will be considered.  * Minimum of 3 years of commercial account sales  * Minimum 7 years working with and calling on distribution.  * Knowledge of commercial/office building segment, key drivers, channels, distribution and purchasing practices  * Sales management experience preferred.  * Proven senior level negotiating skills.  * Leadership by influence, collaboration & coaching capabilities  * Functional experience with CRM  * Technical and Financial acumen  * Ability to travel 40% of time to domestic locations.

Compensation and Benefits

$95k-$110k + annual 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.   

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender i entity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.