Sales Account Rep, Poultry and Protein

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable, life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. 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. Location 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 Benefits 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr AgHires