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Job Description You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Technical Sales Leader for its Natural Solutions Business unit. The role will be responsible for developing and executing technical strategies that enable development and growth of animal health and nutrition related businesses (aqua/ companion animals/ poultry/ swine / ruminant, etc). It combines technical expertise with commercial acumen to work with internal support teams and external customers, to drive business growth. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to drive and implement projects towards commercial realization through strong collaborative interaction with diverse business functions and external partners. In This Role, You Will Lead Sales of Animal Health and Nutrition ingredients Develop market strategy for feed additive markets, mapping competitive advantages, cost position, performance advantages for appropriate end customers Proactively manage and provide input on customer requests, research on performance across different species and marketing and sales support Develop and monitor research trials and protocols Summarize and present results of clinical and other support trials. Assist in troubleshooting product-related issues and provide solutions based on scientific and practical knowledge Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Train and mentor less experienced members of the team, supporting them to develop their skills Act as an ambassador and subject matter expert for both internal and external stakeholders Conduct all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty to build an unimpeachable business reputation Ensure communication of project plans and results to partners, customers, and other team members Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results About Us Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. About You You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. Qualifications In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Biology, or related field; MS or PhD/DVM preferred 5+ years’ experience in technical sales in animal health or nutrition related industry Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills in English Able to work and lead in a dynamic, scale-up focused team environment to meet aggressive deadlines Familiarity with quality assura