Sales Development Specialist

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. Application End Date: Job Requisition ID: Essity263092