Hiring: i Sales Manager Company: Evonik Location: Field, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 17:57:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Sales Management, Animal Nutrition, Functional Feed Additives, Specialty Chemicals, Value-Based Selling, Account Management, Pricing Strategy, Sales Forecasting, CRM, Market Intelligence, Lead Conversion, Customer Relationship Management, Accounts Receivable, Cross-Functional Collaboration Experience: - Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar sales-focused role strongly preferred - Proven experience, ideally in animal nutrition, functional feed additives, specialty chemicals, or another technical/value-based sales environment Required Skills: - Drive sales excellence by identifying customer needs and business opportunities, building multi-level customer relationships, and coordinating meetings and technical visits - Implement and promote strategic positioning of Essential Nutrition products and services, driving sales growth and providing market and customer insights to the Product Line - Achieve 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 - Prepare sales forecasts and account plans, coordinate resources for key customers, and maintain accurate customer data across business systems - Manage accounts receivable and collections through regular dashboard reviews, proactive customer outreach, and consistent documentation of collection activities - Strong ability to manage and grow customer relationships through digital and remote sales channels - Ability to understand customer commercial and technical needs and position products and services effectively - 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 - Participate in and lead cross-functional project teams supporting value-selling initiatives Qualifications: - BS Degree required - Ensure full compliance with all Evonik policies and guidelines - Applies understanding of the business environment and objectives to develop solutions without supervision, while also providing technical assistance when necessary Compensation: - Pay Range: $94,600 - $171,500 - Comprehensive benefits package including 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 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!