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Essity is seeking a Sales Development Specialist to drive growth in the industrial segment. This role involves prospecting, closing new business, and collaborating with sales teams to acquire new customers. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of sales experience, especially in the Industrial/MRO channel.
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Sales Development Specialist - Industrial
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
Salary: $66k–$72k + sales incentive
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, and more.
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.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
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.
Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!