Account Manager

Univar Solutions; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Career advancement

Education assistance

Medical and dental insurance

Maternity & paternity leave

Company vehicle

Pension plan

Diversity networks

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Fort St John is seeking an Account Manager to grow profit in a consultative selling role within Fort St John and surrounding areas. You will identify new opportunities at existing accounts and develop prospect accounts to expand market share.

The role requires 2–3 years in sales or customer-facing positions, a technical degree, and willingness to travel. A company vehicle and bonus program complement base pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of sales or customer-facing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in relevant field.
• Chemistry/technical background is an asset.

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 Fort St John and surrounding areas.
• Maintain a high-integrity sampling program for key customers.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Operations to maintain service levels and resolve complaints.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure product availability.
• Utilize Salesforce.com to manage customer information during planning phases.
• Out of town travel is expected.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in Technical Science, Chemistry, or Business

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

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 (Fort St John and surrounding 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 will get

• Comprehensive, fully paid training and development programs, available at all levels to support your career progression
• Career advancement opportunities, allowing you to build a long-term career within the organization
• Education assistance to encourage continuous learning and skills development
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Employer-paid medical and dental insurance
  • Maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive compensation including base salary, quarterly uncapped bonus program, and company vehicle
• Pension plan with matching employer contributions
• Access to employee resource networks that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization

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 Fort St John and surrounding areas.
• Maintain a high-integrity sampling program for key customers.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Operations to maintain customer service levels and ensure resolution of complaints.
• Coordinate 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.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What we would like from you

• Minimum of 2-3 years previous sales and/or customer facing experience
• Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in Technical Science, Chemistry, Business, or similar
• 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

Pay and Benefits

The annual expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - 95,000 plus an additional Nortern Living Allowance payment. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

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.