Hybrid Sales Account Manager

at Kimberly-Clark

• Job title: Sales Account Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $71,300 - $88,100 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Sales Account Manager driving regional strategy and building relationships for Kimberly-Clark Professional brands in Illinois. Focused on key sectors including Healthcare, Education, and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Expertly use prospecting skills to identify large end users and end user markets
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with distribution partners
• Proactively use digital technology (video, AI, and social media, etc.) platforms to identify leads and business opportunities, build relationships, and represent KCP’s brand
• Regularly engage existing targeted end user customers to understand their business needs and identify buying behavior/value drivers in order to best position current and new products and solutions
• Develop & own exceptional relationships with Distributor Sales Representatives (DSRs) and serve as a proven selling consultant to help jointly close sales when relevant
• Collaborate with the Distribution Management teams and DSRs to initiate/build relationship with potential end-user customers
• Engage targeted distribution customers to understand their business needs/drivers and execute activities to support those needs
• Utilize end user marketing insights, digital prospecting techniques, and centrally developed lead campaigns to generate opportunities and close new business

Requirements

• 3+ years outside or inside sales experience
• High school degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• CRM system knowledge – Salesforce Lightning and pipeline management tools
• Experience in Digital, virtual and/or social selling platforms
• This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only
• A valid driver’s license
• Willing to travel up to 60% locally and 15% overnight

Benefits

• May be eligible for FAVR mileage reimbursement program.
• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.