Account Manager

Brenntag•Winnipeg, MB

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to effectively manage an assigned sales territory primarily in Manitoba that supports the marketing and sales of the Brenntag Essential Product Portfolio. Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. They add value for customers and partners through product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with a passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, their two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. As an employer, Brenntag embraces diversity and fosters a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. They engage employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. They believe in empowering employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. Brenntag Canada Inc. is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities they serve and to promote a diverse, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Brenntag Canada Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, record of offences, age, marital status, family status, religion, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable Canadian, provincial or local law. They offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of applicable law. They also provide accommodation if a disability-related accommodation is required.

Requirements

Post Secondary education with a focus in Engineering, Sciences, or Business
Superior presentation and negotiating skills
Microsoft Office applications: Word; Excel; and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Previous sales experience in Water treatment
Experience with SAP and Sales Force

Responsibilities

Achieve or exceed annual planned sales and margin objectives for the assigned territory or market segment while maintaining expenses within assigned budgeted guidelines
Participate in the preparation and implementation of annual territory budgets and marketing plans for the assigned territory or area of accountability
Identify and report potential sales growth opportunities and factors which could influence marketing plans and objectives
Develop and maintain strong business relationships with existing and potential customers
Utilize the Brenntag Sales Process and maintain the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database
Contribute to and complete all other assigned reporting requirements required by the company
Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with health, safety, quality and environmental management systems as well as corporate and local policies

Benefits

Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers
Competitive pay and incentives
Health and dental paid by company (with exception of LTD)
DC pension plan matched 100% by employer up to 6%
EFAP
Starting 3 weeks' vacation
Flexible work hours
Gym/wellness subsidy
Tuition reimbursement
Maternity and paternal leave top-up