Portfolio Account Manager

Univar Solutions; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical distributor is seeking a Portfolio Account Manager for its Widnes office. This office-based role focuses on sustainable growth, controlling customer attrition, and maintaining relationships within a dynamic environment. An ideal candidate will have a passion for selling and the ability to build strong partnerships. The company offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Market aligned pay and incentives

Diverse benefits package

Opportunities for development and growth

Qualifications

• Desire to be a highly skilled salesperson, ideally with account management experience.
• Flexibility and positive attitude towards teamwork.
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable and ongoing growth.
• Control customer sales attrition and grow trading customers.
• Update and maintain Salesforce and Q systems.

Skills

Passion for selling

Ability to build strong relationships

Effective time management

High accuracy and attention to detail

Tools

Salesforce

Q (Pricing tool)

Job description

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Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Account Manager to join our team based in our Widnes Office.

This is an office-based role in a fast moving and dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will work with an agreed base of existing customers, whilst also working in partnership with Sales and Product Management on core products within our portfolios, ensuring we achieve targeted growth in all areas.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• To deliver sustainable and ongoing growth
• Ability, desire and motivation to support and work as 'one team' within C&S with specific focus our packed product portfolios
• To control customer sales attrition, grow trading customers and deliver on spot sales
• Activity management
• Salesforce (CRM sales tool) update and maintenance
• Q (Pricing tool) update and maintenance

We Are Looking For

• A passion for selling, a desire to be successful, and the ability to build strong relationships internally and with customers. Picking up the phone and speaking to as many customers as possible is a key action for what this role requires

• If you are the successful candidate, you will show the necessary desires to learn to be a highly skilled salesperson. Ideally you will have experience of managing existing accounts

• The ability to work effectively within all levels of the organisation is essential

• Having the flexibility and positive attitude towards teamwork is also a fundamental requirement

• You must be organised and able to prioritise with effective time management skills

• You must also be proficient at handling multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

If you want to truly make a difference every day in a dynamic environment and have the right attitude to succeed, then this might just be your opportunity.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support 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 and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

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