Account ManagerJob Title at Essity Professional Hygiene in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Account Manager

About the Role

Essity Health & Medical Business (HMS) is currently searching for an Account Manager. This position will be responsible for the South Region andwill ideally be based in or around Richmond VA or Washington, DC. Area.

The Account Manager will be responsible for prospecting and maintaining all segments in the assigned territory. This role will be part of a regional team to grow the healthcare business by targeting independent facilities and facilities within regional and national chains such as in Assisted Living and Long-Term Care facilities. This role primary focus will be 75% selling and 25% maintenance and will report to the Regional Sales Director.

Who We Are

Take a look at Essity North America Sales, Sales Team

What You Will Do

• Prospect new business and convert, up sell, and maintain all independent business


• Maintain and provide service to all independent Essity buying facilities


• Work closely with Regional Key Account Manager to install all newly acquired facilities for chains


• Manage relations and build rapport with all distribution reps and all end user facilities 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, GPO and Essity counterparts


• Work with Revenue Management on new business opportunities to ensure appropriate pricing/terms


• Support facility level customer business reviews


• Manage relationships with GPO and distribution sales representatives


• Plan and attend local/territory trade shows


• Cross training with the clinical representatives


• Business plan development and execution via quarterly business reviews with distribution partners and regional end customers


• Approximately fifteen (15) calls per week


• Operate in a manner consistent with ESSITY's beliefs and behaviors


• Maintain all organizational processes (CRM system, Expense Management System, etc.)


• Required to obtain your CWCMS certification by successfully passing the exam within your first 6 months


• Perform other essential responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or three (3) plus years' experience in account management role;


• Three (3) plus years of experience in sales or account management; Healthcare industry preferred such as Long-Term Care Requires ability to workday/night shifts;


• Proven track record of leading the sales process for account opportunities including prospecting, negotiating and closure;


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office;


• Effective Team Collaboration;


• Effective internal and external communication skills;


• Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% domestically;


• The ability to drive a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license is required.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and caring Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health & Safety | Social Responsibility| Innovation

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Additional Information

Essity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled.

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.

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