Sales Development Specialist
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.
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. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.
At Essity: This Is What We Do
About the Role
Essity Professional Hygiene is looking for a Sales Development Specialist. You’ll be the face of our company for new customers across sectors like Industrial, Healthcare, Commercial, Foodservice, and Public Interest. This role gives you the autonomy to build relationships and drive sales while working with a supportive, tech-savvy team. You’ll thrive if you’re self-motivated, enjoy flexibility, and value working in both digital and physical environments. This role is perfect for someone looking to make a real impact on customers and communities.
The ideal candidate should live in the Chicago, IL metro, as this is the territory for this role.
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
- Flex Your Sales Skills: Identify new opportunities through prospecting, networking, and market research, using digital tools to streamline the process.
- Build a Strong Pipeline: Collaborate with our digital marketing team to create strategies for attracting and closing new business.
- Leverage Hybrid Flexibility: Work from home and in the field, delivering persuasive pitches and solutions to customers, ensuring our products make a difference.
- Embrace Digital Tools: Utilize MS Office, Dynamics 365, Power BI, and Seismic to provide real-time data and insights that will enhance customer engagements.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with inside sales, regional account managers, and virtual teams to win new business.
- Grow Your Skills: Receive ongoing training and support as you grow your career in a flexible, hybrid role designed to fit the way you want to work.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or marketing (relevant experience considered).
- 0-2 years of work experience (sales experience is a plus but not required).
- Self-motivated, with a passion for technology and working in hybrid environments.
- Strong communicator who thrives in both team settings and independent work.
- Interested in sustainability and excited by the opportunity to make a real-world impact.
- Able to travel up to 40% for client meetings and networking opportunities.
- Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
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:
$75k + 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:
Insurance: United Healthcare PPO, EyeMed Vision, Delta Dental
Wellness: Rally program
FSAs: Healthcare and Dependent Care
Retirement: 401(k) with match and base contribution
Company-Paid Insurance: Basic Life, AD&D, short-term, long-term disability
Support: Employee Assistance Program
Time Off: PTO and Paid Holidays
Voluntary Benefits: Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance
Discounts: Employee discounts program
Scholarships: 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 identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [email protected]
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, sales, or marketing (or equivalent experience)
- 0-2 years of work experience
- Sales experience
- Reside in the Chicago, IL metro territory
- Ability to travel up to 40% for client meetings and networking
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Experience or ability to use Dynamics 365
- Experience or ability to use Power BI
- Experience or ability to use Seismic
- Strong communication skills and self-motivation
- Comfort working in hybrid/field and digital environments
- Interest in sustainability and ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
