Sales Development Specialist

Essity AB; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity AB is seeking a Sales Development Specialist – Industrial to drive growth in the industrial segment. This role involves prospecting, closing new business, and collaborating with sales teams. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant sales experience, with strong interpersonal and technical skills.

Benefits

Collaborative and empowering culture

Opportunities for growth and impact

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales experience, preferably in the Industrial/MRO channel.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal and technical skills.
• Willing to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities through prospecting and digital tools.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline.
• Deliver compelling presentations and close deals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Sales skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Digital sales tools

Job description

Essity B 281.1 (+0.7 SEK) on 24-May-2025 17:29

Cincinnati, OH
Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Detroit, MI

Who We Are

Essity is a global health and hygiene leader headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with North American operations based in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovative brands in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity means making a real impact—improving health, hygiene, and safety worldwide. Our culture is rooted in care, compassion, and a commitment to sustainable innovation.

About the Role

We’re hiring aSales Development Specialist – Industrialto drive growth in our key industrial segment. Based in the Midwest, this role focuses on prospecting and closing new business, working independently or alongside distribution partners. You’ll collaborate with Key Account Managers and sales teams to win new Tork Industrial customers.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new sales opportunities through prospecting and digital tools.

Build and manage a strong sales pipeline.

Deliver compelling presentations and close deals.

Use a consultative approach to understand customer needs and offer tailored solutions.

Maintain CRM data and support administrative tasks.

Champion Essity’s digital tools and promote self-service platforms.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

3–5 years of sales experience, preferably in the Industrial/MRO channel.

Self-starter with strong interpersonal and technical skills.

Proficient in CRM systems, MS Office, and digital sales tools.

Willing to travel up to 40%.

What We Offer

A collaborative, empowering culture with opportunities for growth and impact.

At Essity, we value innovation, agility, and people who challenge the status quo. If that sounds like you, let’s connect.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.