Supplier Development Manager
Company: Univar Solutions
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Job Description:
We value passion, energy, and enthusiasm to ignite
transformation in our industry.Start your career journey with
ChemPoint! -Be part of our team that is transforming the chemical,
ingredient, and industrial finished products industry. - -The
essential function of a Supplier Development Manager is to advance
ChemPoint's strategic supplier partnerships. This is done by
developing product line opportunities and identifying activities to
expand business.A DAY IN YOUR NEW CAREER:
- Increase ChemPoint's visibility and presence with supplier
partners and target organizations to establish ChemPoint as a
preferred strategic distribution partner. -
- Build a partnership plan to execute measurable goals around
growing the business.
- You will build and maintain an opportunity pipeline and work
closely with Marketing, Sales, and the Executive team to move
suppliers through the pipeline
- Lead supplier interactions to advance strategic alliances,
attain new business, and leverage relationships to expand
partnerships into new product lines, geographies and customer
segments. -
- Stay abreast of industry & global trends, exhibiting
versatility in developing and maintaining business relationships,
and clearly and succinctly conveying ideas and concepts via all
modes of communication. -DESIRED BACKGROUND AND SKILLS:
- Four-year college degree in chemistry, chemical engineering,
marketing, business or other related discipline. -
- Experience in strategic marketing, management and direct sales,
preferably as a Market Analyst, or 7+ years equivalent
experience.
- Frequent travel for this role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong
telephone skills, active listening skills, consultative selling
skills, problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including experience using
business tools like GoToMeeting, and PowerPoint to aid in supplier
presentations.
- Proactive, positive team player who is adaptable, flexible, and
willing to take on new challenges and risks on a continual basis.We
are ChemPoint. -We are fanatical about every customer and supplier
interaction and dedicated to reaching customers and delivering
actionable insights to enable producer success. - We're the leader
in the marketing, sales, and distribution of specialty and fine
chemicals. -ChemPoint represents over 70 suppliers and 220 product
lines in North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and
Africa.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. -ChemPoint 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. -ChemPoint 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 -#LI-RS1
Keywords: Univar Solutions, Downers Grove , Supplier Development Manager, Executive , Downers Grove, Illinois
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