Corporate Account Manager - Food Ingredients (Open to Location)

Company: Univar Solutions
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Want to work for a company that is reimagining distribution? Join Univar Solutions, the premier global distributor of chemicals and ingredients. Our goal is to function as a direct extension of our customers' teams; to serve as an ally in their quest of business success. At Univar Solutions, we're building on our more than 90 years of experience and drawing on deep resources - inventory and logistics experts, scientists, PhDs, procurement, customer service, sales and marketers-to deliver consultative services and an unmatched portfolio to solve customers' formulation and operational challenges. When you work for Univar Solutions, you'll play an important role in shaping how we deliver more than chemical and ingredients. As a Corporate Account Manager for Univar Solutions Food Ingredients team, you will be responsible for all corporate accounts assigned in responsible geographic area. Grow profitably Univar Solutions' market share at existing corporate accounts using consultative selling process. Identify and capture new business opportunities at existing accounts and at prospective new corporate and multi-plant accounts. As a Corporate Account Manager, you will: * Enhance Univar Solutions' position within each corporate account using consultative, value selling at all levels within the account * Responsible for creating and executing on short, medium and long-term customer growth strategies * Responsible for identifying and evaluating new business opportunities including international chemical distribution * Responsible for setting pricing, as well as maintaining and coordinating customer quotations * Responsible for coordinating at all levels within Univar including; senior leadership, local sales, purchasing and operations to ensure overall customer satisfaction Education & Experience required: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience * Broad knowledge and experience with the chemical distribution business * Experience calling on large, multi-national, complex food clients strongly preferred * Minimum 10 years field sales and branch management experience * Management experience a plus Knowledge & Skills needed: * A strong track record of driving growth by developing and executing strategic initiatives within a customer base * A wide knowledge and established network within the chemical distribution industry * Strong presentational skills and experience in making formal presentations to groups at all levels within an organization * Strong skills in financial management and analysis * Strong skills in team building, coaching and collaboration with all levels of the organization * High level of decision-making ability, balancing customer needs and company objectives * Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant objectives * Confident in learning, understanding and using a consultative, value selling approach * Knowledge of and relationships with key suppliers * Understanding of supply chain management * Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Salesforce.com * Ability to analyze significant amounts of information and identify opportunities within customer and economic trends 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. We offer comprehensive benefits to employees including medical, dental, STD, LTD and life insurance, 401k, generous PTO and much more. #LI-NS1

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