Technical Sales Specialist (Intern)

Univar Solutions•Edmonton, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you. Reporting to the Technical Sales Manager, the Technical Sales Specialist will develop and execute annual sales plans for specialty chemicals related to natural gas processing; heat transfer fluids, molecular sieve and silica gels, activated alumina, specialty adsorbents and selective amines. In addition to the above responsibilities, the incumbent will support and develop the geographic sales territories in Alberta and British Columbia.

Requirements

Post-secondary training in chemical science, chemical, mechanical or petroleum engineering.
Possess excellent people skills and can relate to individuals at all levels.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Must have ability to solve problems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential
Strong organizational skills, competitive and creative with the ability to motivate and delegate effectively.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of experience in technical sales (preferred but not required). We are willing to train the right person.

Responsibilities

Provide product support, system optimizations, troubleshooting and handle customer inquiries with Account Managers, Customer Service and Sales Management.
Work with specialty chemical suppliers for product and application development.
Customer sample data tracking, trending and follow-up on recommendations.
Prepare customer value add service reports and ensure internal KPIs are met.
Oversee technical literature and internal sales team training to increase technical competence for natural gas processing.
Organize and lead customer training seminars.
Opportunity development with local engineering firms.
Provide weekly activity report to Technical Sales Manager.
Field travel may be required within Alberta and British Columbia.