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Avient Corporation

Manager – National Sales

Avient Corporation

. Lead and manage the sales team to profitably grow the business and maintain current account relationships .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and manage the sales team to profitably grow the business and maintain current account relationships
  • Develop, execute, and manage sales plans, sales operating budgets, and expense budgets
  • Manage commercial aspects of business-to-business relationships
  • Provide activity status updates to the SEM Business Team
  • Coach, motivate, lead, train, and develop a customer-focused, service/value-oriented sales team
  • Establish performance standards and objectives, measure performance, and provide feedback
  • Apply the Company’s vision and business strategies to potential sales channels and optimize opportunities
  • Develop and recommend a sales structure optimizing sales territory and account coverage
  • Develop and implement systems to forecast revenue generation, unit demands, and order flow accurately
  • Direct the annual quota allocation process and create tools to measure territory opportunities and quota achievement
  • Support Field Operations in goal achievement
  • Prepare periodic reports and update databases showing sales volume, potential sales, and active pursuit status
  • Establish close customer contact to determine customer needs and position the Company to satisfy those needs
  • Represent the Company at industry trade shows and exhibitions
  • Give customer presentations and product demonstrations
  • Recommend product enhancements or changes based on market feedback and increased sales potential
  • Participate in strategy development
  • Monitor competitive activity
  • Report to the Global Sales Director

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Management, or a related field required
  • MBA or other advanced business degree preferred but not required
  • 7+ years of progressive sales experience, including leadership responsibilities
  • Experience developing budgets, operating plans, and goals and objectives for sellers aligned with annual operating plan commitments
  • Experience developing short- and long-term sales forecasts by business segment and market
  • Ability to assist in preparing and successfully implementing business plans and strategies
  • Experience performing market share analysis and understanding the competitive landscape
  • First-hand knowledge of technology changes, material development, and marketplace conditions
  • Ability to lead sales meetings
  • Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods, talk and listen
  • Ability to walk and use hands
  • Willingness to work in office and occasionally in manufacturing environments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination policy
  • Disability accommodation support for completing the online application
  • Travel required