Strategic Account Executive

Essity is looking for an experienced Strategic Account Executive to cover an assigned regional geography. The Strategic Account Executive will be responsible for prospecting and maintaining a book of business focused on the INCO clients in the assigned territory. This role will be part of the National INCO Team. The scope will be to grow the Incontinence business by targeting assigned accounts within territory. This position will report directly to the Senior Strategic Account Manager – INCO. This will be a remote position responsible for covering the South Regions. The ideal candidate should be located near a US international airport in the Southern US with the ability to travel often.

Responsibilities

Prospect new business and convert, up sell, and maintain all current business; Maintain and provide service to all assigned Essity buying customers; Manage relations and build rapport with all distribution reps and all end user locations within territory; Target existing accounts for opportunities with premium products and line extensions; Drive growth and profitability through leveraging the entire product assortment and appropriate pricing strategy; Build rapport and prospect with assigned distribution and Essity counterparts; Support customer and business level reviews; Plan and attend local territory and national trade shows; Business plan development and execution via quarterly business reviews with distribution partners and regional end customers; Operate in a manner consistent with Essity's Beliefs and Behaviors; Maintain all organizational processes (CRM system, Expense Management System, etc.); Perform other essential responsibilities as deemed necessary

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and/or five plus (5+) years' experience in Key Account Management role in the Healthcare Industry; Five plus (5+) years of experience in medical sales or Key Account Management; Long-Term Care market experience; Requires ability to work and travel overnight to cover assigned geography; Proven track record of leading the sales process for large national account level opportunities including prospecting, negotiating and closure; Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Travel: 80% as required

Nice to have

Located near a US international airport in the Southern US with the ability to travel often

Benefits

United Healthcare PPO; EyeMed Vision Insurance; Delta Dental Insurance; Wellness program provided through Rally; Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution; Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO offering with Paid Holidays; Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance; Employee discounts program; Scholarship program for children of Essity employees