Sales Development Specialist at Essity

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Experience, Clinical Background, Commercial Acumen, Negotiation Skills, IT Proficiency, Interpersonal Skills, Relationship Building, Data-Driven Decision Making, Presentation Skills, Contract Management, Pipeline Management, Collaboration, Market Research, Customer Engagement, Health Industry Knowledge, Growth Mindset

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Sales Development Specialist Essity is a global leader in hygiene and health, committed to shaping a healthier future. Through our Health & Medical business and trusted brands like Actimove®, Cutimed®, Delta-Cast®, JOBST®, Leukoplast® and TENA®, we provide innovative, sustainable solutions for managing conditions such as lymphedema, chronic wounds, orthopedic injuries and incontinence, and advancing MedTech across hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes and online channels. Join us in breaking barriers to well-being! About the Role: As a Sales Development Specialist, you will be at the forefront of identifying and pursuing new & existing business opportunities across South Australia and NT. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of experienced professionals with extensive knowledge, creating an environment rich in support and learning. The position focuses on wound care and compression therapy, where you’ll build close relationships with nurses, procurement & key opinion leaders working on solution-based, meaningful work that blends sales expertise with clinical insights. Acting as the indication expert, you will research market trends, identify potential partners and customers, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful implementation. In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying and managing new business opportunities. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights, you will develop persuasive presentations and proposals that clearly demonstrate the value and impact of our products and solutions on customer outcomes. Collaboration across cross-functional teams will be essential to executing our strategy and ensuring customer success. Your work will make a direct contribution to our mission of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to our customers. This role is suited to someone with sales experience and a clinical background; however, we are also open to candidates with clinical experience who have a genuine desire to take their first step into a sales role. What You Will Do: Undertake optimal territory planning to maximize business outcomes. Leverage technology (CRM, Power BI) for data-driven decision-making in prospecting. Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities. Create compelling presentations and proposals for customers. Negotiate contracts and work closely with our Commercial Excellence team. Manage the sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and metrics tracking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute customer opportunities. The territory covers South Australia, with visits to both public and private hospitals, as well as quarterly travel to Northern Territory. Who You Are: You will have a proven track record and at least 2 years of sales experience within the medical or consumables space and be comfortable navigating relationships across hospital environments. You will also: Have strong commercial acumen and attention to detail in managing contracts and tenders. Possess a track record of sustainable and profitable sales delivery in the health and medical industry. Excel in negotiation skills and IT proficiency (especially Microsoft Office and CRM systems). Build strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders. Demonstrate leadership qualities and a growth mindset that drive your success. Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in English. Hold a current Driver’s License and have access to a car. What We Can Offer You: At Essity, we support your growth and development in a purpose-driven, people-focused culture. Here’s what you can expect: Passionate Team: Join a respectful, authentic team that values trust and accountability Global Impact: Be part of a thriving business improving everyday living Competitive Salary: Earn a rewarding and market-aligned package Screen-Free Fridays: Recharge with monthly screen-free Fridays Wellbeing Perks: Enjoy free access to yoga, Pilates, gym, and more with a Corporate ClassPass Collaborative Culture: Work in a diverse, supportive, and knowledge-sharing environment Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us Application End Date: 22 Sept 2025 Job Requisition ID: Essity256892 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!

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new and existing business opportunities in South Australia and NT. Build relationships with healthcare professionals and manage the sales pipeline to drive customer success.