Sales Manager, Nutritional & Tech Solutions (Hybrid)

Evonik; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Job summary

Evonik in Minneapolis, MN seeks a sales professional to drive Essential Nutrition products, build strong customer relationships, and lead cross-functional initiatives to grow revenue. You will identify opportunities, promote strategic positioning, and contribute to a robust sales pipeline.

The role emphasizes digital and remote engagement, pricing strategy, forecasting, and disciplined account planning to meet targets while ensuring compliance with Evonik policies.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a sales-focused role is strongly preferred.
• BS Degree required.
• Proven experience in animal nutrition, functional feed additives, or a similar technical sales environment.
• Strong ability to manage and grow customer relationships through digital and remote sales channels.
• Ability to understand customer needs, position products effectively, and coordinate technical support when needed.
• Demonstrated success achieving price, volume, revenue and pipeline targets through disciplined account planning.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales excellence by identifying customer needs and business opportunities, building multi-level customer relationships, and coordinating meetings and technical visits.
• Promote the strategic positioning of Essential Nutrition products and services to drive sales growth and provide market insights.
• Lead initiatives to convert qualified leads into sales opportunities and achieve targets.
• Manage pricing strategies, service levels, and market intelligence to support profitability.
• Ensure compliance with Evonik policies and guidelines across activities.
• Prepare sales forecasts and account plans, coordinate resources for key customers, and maintain data in CRM systems.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional project teams advancing value-selling initiatives.
• Oversee accounts receivable and collections with regular dashboard reviews and proactive outreach.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Strategic account planning

Digital / remote selling

Data-driven selling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Forecasting tools

Job description

Evonik in Minneapolis, MN seeks a sales professional to drive Essential Nutrition products, build strong customer relationships, and lead cross-functional initiatives to grow revenue. You will identify opportunities, promote strategic positioning, and contribute to a robust sales pipeline.

The role emphasizes digital and remote engagement, pricing strategy, forecasting, and disciplined account planning to meet targets while ensuring compliance with Evonik policies.