Evonik Degussa Corporation

i Sales Manager

Evonik Degussa Corporation$94K — $171K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of sales experience in a relevant industry preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Background in animal nutrition, functional feed additives, or specialty chemicals is desirable.
  • Proven ability to engage customers remotely and drive sales via digital channels.
  • Strong understanding of customer needs and effective product positioning.
  • Track record of meeting sales targets through strategic planning and execution.
  • Familiar with market intelligence, pricing strategies, and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

  • Identify customer needs and business opportunities to drive sales success.
  • Promote Essential Nutrition products to fuel sales growth and market insights.
  • Execute initiatives to convert leads into sales and reach sales targets.
  • Manage pricing and customer service to enhance profitability and growth.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines in all operations.
  • Prepare forecasts and maintain accurate customer data across systems.
  • Lead cross-functional teams for business line advancement and value-selling.
  • Oversee collections and manage accounts receivable effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available
  • Employee Assistance Program for wellness support
  • Voluntary benefits and employee discounts
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Drive sales excellence by identifying customer needs and business opportunities, building multi-level customer relationships, and coordinating meetings and technical visits.
  • Implement and promote the strategic positioning of Essential Nutrition products and services, driving sales growth and providing market and customer insights to the Product Line.
  • Contribute to achieving sales targets by identifying customer needs, leading commercial and technical initiatives, and converting qualified leads into sales opportunities.
  • Manage pricing strategies, customer service levels, and market intelligence to support profitability and business growth.
  • Ensure full compliance with all Evonik policies and guidelines.
  • Prepare sales forecasts and account plans, coordinate resources for key customers, and maintain accurate customer data across business systems.
  • Participate in and lead cross-functional project teams that support the advancement of the business line's value-selling initiatives.
  • Manage accounts receivable and collections through regular dashboard reviews, proactive customer outreach following escalated Customer Service events, and consistent documentation of collection activities.


Qualifications:
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role sales focused role strongly preferred
  • BS Degree required
  • Proven experience, ideally in animal nutrition, functional feed additives, specialty chemicals, or another technical/value-based sales environment.
  • Strong ability to manage and grow customer relationships through digital and remote sales channels, including regular customer engagement, lead follow-up, and opportunity conversion.
  • Ability to understand customer commercial and technical needs, position products and services effectively, and coordinate technical support when needed.
  • Demonstrated success achieving price, volume, revenue, and pipeline targets through structured account planning and disciplined sales execution.
  • Strong market, pricing, forecasting, and CRM/data-management discipline, including accurate pipeline updates, contact reporting, customer insights, and forecast inputs.
  • Applies understanding of the business environment and objectives to develop solutions without supervision, while also providing technical assistance when necessary.


Summary Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range: $94,600 - $171,500

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Justin Connelly [C]

Company is
Evonik Corporation

About Evonik Degussa Corporation

Evonik Degussa Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company that produces a wide range of products for various industries, including automotive, construction, and healthcare. The company's products include coatings, adhesives, and sealants, as well as specialty chemicals for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Evonik Degussa Corporation was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. The company is a subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG, a German chemical company.
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