Account Manager

Univar Solutions•Edmonton, AB

30d•Hybrid

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. This role is ideal for an experienced sales professional, ideally with experience in chemical sales, who has a thorough understanding of the Northern Alberta area and what makes the clients and businesses in this territory unique.

Requirements

University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
Minimum of 2-3 years of previous outside sales experience preferred
Oil Sands sales or technical experience is a strong asset
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across sales, operations, and internal support teams
Self-starter with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive results
Excellent time management and organizational skills, capable of prioritizing multiple accounts and deadlines effectively
Proven ability to plan, lead, and run effective customer meetings, including setting agendas, facilitating discussions, and driving clear next steps
Demonstrates a consistently positive, professional attitude and a customer-first mindset
Well-spoken with strong communication skills, confident engaging with customers both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

experience in chemical sales
thorough understanding of the Northern Alberta area

Responsibilities

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 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.
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 4-6 nights per month.
Other tasks as assigned.