Evonik Degussa Corporation

Sales Account Rep, Poultry and Protein

Evonik Degussa Corporation$74K — $135K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-5 years in sales, technical service or management in poultry or allied protein.
  • 3-5 years in slaughter or processing plants for beef, swine, or poultry.
  • Strong business acumen, strategic planning, and profitability understanding.
  • Proven relationship-building skills with protein industry clients.
  • Ability to work independently from a home office.
  • Willingness to travel up to 80% and work non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain high customer service levels through regular visits and troubleshooting.
  • Manage assigned accounts as the key contact for customers.
  • Collaborate with teams to achieve product growth and profitability goals.
  • Schedule visits based on customer needs and opportunities.
  • Build relationships with key decision-makers at customer facilities.
  • Develop knowledge of customer operations and communicate internally.
  • Document sales activities in company systems and assist with forecasting.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off plan.
  • 401(k) savings plans.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Employee Assistance Program and voluntary benefits.
  • Disability benefits and life insurance.
  • Parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
  • Company-provided vehicle.
Full Job Description
Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.

The ideal candidate resides in Northern California or Washington. Oregon, Colorado and Nevada will also be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintain a high level of customer service through regular service visits, sales visits, calls, and on-site troubleshooting.
  • Manage assigned accounts and serve as the primary point of contact for customer relationships.
  • Work collaboratively with sales managers, service managers, the protein team, and internal/external partners to meet product line growth, retention, and profitability goals.
  • Independently schedule service and sales visits based on customer priority and opportunities.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with key decision-makers at customer sites (e.g., plant managers, food safety managers, purchasing, R&D, and quality teams).
  • Develop detailed knowledge of customer operations, history, competitive landscape, and potential opportunities; communicate insights internally for growth and maintenance.
  • Document sales activities, prospecting, and account management tasks using Evonik CSM systems.
  • Assist with forecasting functions and support new sales opportunities across the territory.
  • Promote and practice safe work habits in alignment with Evonik's global health, safety, security, and environmental standards.


REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.
  • 2-5 years of sales, technical service, or management experience in the poultry or allied protein industry preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience working within slaughter or further processing plant environments for beef, swine, and/or poultry.
  • Strong business and sales acumen, including strategic planning, forecasting, and understanding of profitability.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships and understand protein industry account needs.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively from a home-based environment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours for troubleshooting or system start-ups.


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: $74,900 - $135,700

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
• Car provided

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:
Kelvin Seals [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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