Technical Account Manager

Brunel; Greater Toronto Area; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ingredients and formulation company is hiring a Technical Account Manager to drive sales growth in the Greater Toronto Area. The role involves managing customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and providing technical support in the beauty and health care industries. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and B2B sales experience, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in personal care or ingredients industry.
• Strong understanding of product formulation and customer solution development.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with key decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales results that meet or exceed budget.
• Develop relationships with high-level influencers and decision-makers.
• Provide technical support and answer product use questions.

Skills

Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Technical Sales

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Video Conferencing Tools

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Technical Account Manager

Introduction

We are currently hiring a Technical Account Manager to develop sales growth for a leading ingredients and formulation company that provides solutions for the beauty and health care industries. You will be responsible for managing the Toronto and Western Canada region by increasing sales to existing customers, prospecting for new business and building customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales results that meet or exceed each fiscal year’s approved budget
• Develop and maintain full and comprehensive knowledge of the product portfolio including scientific, marketing and pricing information, as well as the company and personal care industry developments by reading internal and external publications, attending seminars and educational events and from interactions with other industry sources.
• Develop relationships with high level influencers and decision makers and be the main point of contact at assigned accounts.
• Manage and build relationships between our Customers and appropriate personnel within the company.
• Proactively contact customers to maintain existing, and develop new, business opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of customers within assigned territory to understand their needs and offer solutions – re: products, formulations, technical assistance – and address customer needs via presentations, demonstrations, meetings, discussions, seminars and other methods
• Analyzing customer sales trends, projects, and needs
• Provide technical support; answer customers’ product use and application questions and follow up on requests at accounts.
• Introducing existing/new/updated company and Principal offers to customers.
• Follow up on leads from Principals, tradeshows, media inquiries, the company website etc. to develop new business opportunities.
• Prospect/find new customers, generating new projects and ensuring follow up and closing of projects.
• Plan an effective monthly customer visit schedule maximizing face to face time with influencers and decision makers.
• Consistently and accurately document and proactively update customer contacts, interactions (visits, phone calls, video calls etc), projects and activities within CRM in a timely manner.
• Prepare and present activity reports at department and other meetings.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets covering existing and new business.
• Maintain relationships with key personnel within our Principals’ organizations in support of sales growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to exchange technical information on customer activities, sales strategies and marketing information on a regular basis
• Represent the company through attendance at and participate in professional organizations, trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, webinars, seminars and educational events as approved by management.
• Keep all expenses within budgeted limits
• Complete assignments according to the guidelines and requirements provided by Management.
• Respect and promote the values, image and culture both inside and outside the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
• 2-3 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in the personal care, chemical, or ingredients industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and developing new business
• Strong understanding of product formulation, technical sales, and customer solution development
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within customer organizations.
• Experience working with or representing global principals or suppliers is an asset.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Willingness to travel within the GTA and Internationally 2 times per year for industry events and trade shows.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools.

What We Offer

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About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we’ve created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Sales, and General Business

• Industries

  Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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