Sr. Sales Account Manager - Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers

Univar Solutions; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sr. Sales Account Manager to join their team. This home-based role focuses on enhancing customer relationships and driving sales growth within the coatings and adhesives sector. With over 8 years of sales experience, you will leverage your technical knowledge and negotiation skills to provide exceptional value to clients. The company offers a comprehensive rewards package and is committed to diversity and sustainability, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the chemical distribution industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

Commitment to Diversity

Sustainable Solutions

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sales experience in manufacturing or chemical sales.
• Strong network and business acumen with excellent negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve account positions through consultative selling.
• Prospect new business and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet inventory demands.

Skills

Sales Experience

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving

Customer Retention

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Join to apply for the Sr. Sales Account Manager - Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers role at Univar Solutions

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.

What You’ll Do:

1. Improve Univar’s position within each account using consultative and in-depth selling at all levels within the account.
2. Prospect for new business by conducting sales calls to actively grow the territory.
3. Focus on customer retention and overall satisfaction.
4. Provide technical support and consulting to increase value to customers.
5. Maintain an updated view of your sales pipeline.
6. Set pricing, service levels, and coordinate quotations.
7. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure inventory levels meet demand.
8. Demonstrate commitment to safety.

What You’ll Need:

1. Minimum of 8+ years of sales experience.
2. Experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or chemical sales preferred.
3. Bachelor’s degree (Technical Science, Chemistry preferred).
4. Strong network and business savvy.
5. Excellent listening, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
6. Ability to travel within territory.

Where You’ll Work:

This is a home-based opportunity, preferably in Portland, OR.

Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to health, safety, and wellbeing, supporting a vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical distributor globally.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, and are committed to sustainable solutions and diversity.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.