i Sales Manager

Evonik group; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) + matching

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in the United States seeks a Sales Manager to drive field sales across nutrition products, build multi-level customer relationships, and lead strategic initiatives. You will coordinate meetings, manage pricing, and support profitability while ensuring compliance and accurate data across systems.

The role requires 2–3 years in a sales-focused environment and a BS degree, with strong CRM and data-management skills. A hybrid work model and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a sales-focused role.
• BS degree required.
• Proven experience in a technical/value-based sales environment such as animal nutrition or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales excellence by identifying customer needs and opportunities, building multi-level relationships and coordinating meetings.
• Promote and position Essential Nutrition products and services, driving sales growth and providing market insights.
• Lead efforts to achieve sales targets through identified opportunities and coordinated initiatives.
• Manage pricing strategies, service levels, and market intelligence to support profitability.
• Ensure compliance with Evonik policies and guidelines and maintain accurate data across systems.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to advance value-selling initiatives.
• Oversee accounts receivable and collections with dashboards and proactive outreach.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationships

Pricing & forecasting

CRM data management

Lead follow-up

Education

BS degree in relevant field

Tools

CRM software

Data analytics tools

Job description

i Sales ManagerSkip to main content**Cookies**In order to offer this website, we use cookies. These are, on the one hand, cookies that are absolutely necessary to provide the website technically, and on the other hand, optional cookies, which are used, for example, for analysis purposes. Details can be found in our Privacy Policy. You accept the optional cookies by clicking on "Accept cookies".# Join Usi Sales Manager page is loaded## i Sales ManagerApplylocations: Field Sales (USA)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R49516**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 and 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.**Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:** https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/**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 ReimbursementThe 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.**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 isEvonik Corporation### About UsThis is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees