Product Specialist - National Solvents

Univar Solutions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical distributor is seeking a Product Specialist to support product management and sales activities. This role involves managing a range of products, coordinating with various teams, and driving continuous improvement in business processes. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including competitive salary and incentives.

Benefits

Market-aligned pay

Diverse benefits offering

Incentives for performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of sales or purchasing experience in chemicals or related industry.
• Experience coordinating across many functions to gain alignment and influence execution.
• Able to synthesize large data sets into actionable reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the product management team and manage tail spend products.
• Provide direction to district solvent teams, sales, purchasing, customer service, and operations.
• Maintain daily business operations of a portfolio of products.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Salesforce.com

Job description

Location : This position may be based in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, or Vancouver.

In the Product Specialist role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day support for the product management team, along with managing some tail spend products. This position plays a key role in executing various business strategies created by the Product Marketing Managers. Product Specialists support activities across functions to benefit the product line, maximize profitability through sales price/cost management, and support supplier relationships.

Major responsibilities include :

• NexPrice TPC base price and MQU administrative support.
• Support administration and negotiate exception-based costs or pricing with suppliers.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit supplier/product reports as directed by solvents product management.
• Projects to support efficiency and optimization initiatives.
• Support maintenance of supplier grid for key chemistries to track cost, history, and optionality.
• Provide direction as needed to district solvent teams, sales, purchasing, customer service, operations, and network planning in support of daily business decisions.
• Complete new product setup in support of product launches or as business requires.
• Maintain knowledge of and communicate all necessary product information to the organization in a timely manner.
• Maintain daily business operations of a portfolio of products.
• Primary contact for all pricing questions or issues from the sales organization and supplier community for assigned products.
• Prepare product and market updates for the organization for assigned products.
• Participate in periodic supplier meetings.

Qualifications Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a scientific discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3-5 years of sales or purchasing experience in chemicals or related industry, distribution segment a plus.
• Experience coordinating across many functions to gain alignment and influence execution.
• Able to manage multiple projects with a high degree of autonomy.
• Able to synthesize large data sets into actionable reports.
• Projects a professional and positive image both inside and outside of the company.
• The role requires a deep proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Enterprise Analytics. SAP and Salesforce.com experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to travel as needed; minimal travel (~15%).

Competencies :

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships and influence action.
• Drive continuous improvement in business processes.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and strong business acumen.
• Strong organizational, time management skills, and ability to prioritize.
• Data and analytic-driven decision-making.

Pay and Benefits :

The annual expected salary range for this position is $65,920 – 82,400. The specific salary offered may be influenced by various factors including relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to safety, health, and wellbeing, supporting industries from pharmaceuticals and vitamins to cleaning and construction materials. Our global team of over 10,000 employees supports 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, incentives, and a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us to keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion, recognizing the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of individuals, providing development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications.