Title:  Account Manager

A Place Where People Matter - Growing our People to Grow our Business. 
We’re thrilled that you are exploring career opportunities where you can continue to make a positive difference every day to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe.
 
About the position:
Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Account Manager has overall responsibility for all accounts assigned within a geographic area to grow profit for Univar’s market share using consultative selling process. The successful candidate identifies and captures new business opportunities at existing accounts and prospective new accounts. 
  
What you’ll do:

• Proactively plan customer visits 1-2 weeks in advance.

• Call on established and prospective customers to sell company products and services.

• Grow our industrial footprint within Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, and surrounding areas.

• Arrange frequent joint calls with Univar and Supplier Technical Service Specialists. 

• Maintain a high-integrity sampling program for key customers.

• Co-ordinate with Customer Service and Operations to maintain customer service levels and ensure resolution of complaints.

• Develop selling strategies with corporate sales teams to target and grow key accounts. 

• Co-ordinate with Purchasing department to ensure availability of product.

• Utilize Salesforce.com to manage customer information during all planning phases. 

• Out of town travel is expected. Estimated at 6 nights per month. 

• Other tasks as assigned.

 
What we would like from you:

• At least 2-3 years previous sales and/or customer facing experience  

• Chemical sales experience is an asset  

• Effective and engaging communication skills  

• Self-motivated and eager mentality   

• Ability to relate to, and communicate with individuals at all levels

• Strong organization skills  
   

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet! 

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. 

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!  

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee.  Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.  

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. #LI-VL1 #LI-Hybrid