Account Manager, Pharmaceutical

About the position :

The Account Manager, Pharmaceutical is responsible for selling API’s, Solvents and Excipients into the pharmaceutical industry within the greater Vancouver region.

If you are looking for an exciting role in a team-orientated environment this is the job for you!

What you’ll do :

• Build profitable sales in an assigned territory through additional sales with current customers and demonstrates commitment to prospecting and new business development.
• Employ a consultative sales approach that focuses on building a long term, value-based relationship with accounts, penetrating them for further business and maximizing the margin they create while reducing the time and costs in managing them.
• Enhance Univar Solutions Canada position within each account using consultative and in-depth selling at all levels within the account.
• Prospect for new business; conduct sales calls and actively grow the size of your territory.
• Opportunity pipeline ownership- Maintain a clear updated view of your sales pipeline and health of the territory
• Grow size of territory in accordance with Univar targets.
• Focus on customer retention and improving overall customer satisfaction.
• Provide customer support and consultant services to increase our overall value to the customer.
• Set pricing and service levels, as well as maintain and coordinate customer quotations or provide necessary information to allow local branches to do so.
• Coordinate with local teams including Purchasing and Operations to insure proper inventory levels and overall customer satisfaction.
• Communicate clearly as needed to insure local internal stakeholders and customer contacts are aware of account activity and any actions required to successfully service the customer.
• Serve as initial contact for international chemical distribution opportunities.
• Build effective customer relationships through business calls and effective customer interaction.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, both personal and of your colleagues.
• Other duties as required.

What you’ll need :

• 2+ years of experience in a sales position with a proven track record of success
• Bachelor’s degree (Technical Science, Chemistry preferred)
• Possess knowledge and experience with the pharmaceutical manufacturing and buying processes preferred
• Experience with longer sales cycles or cyclical projects
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate an extensive network of contacts
• Demonstrated experience as both an effective leader and team player
• Demonstrated competitive drive for results
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to develop strong, successful business relationships with customers as well as internal teammates
• Excellent computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint as well as CRM platforms such as Salesforce.com and Tableau.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively to achieve goals
• Strong business acumen, including an understand of the business relationship between manufacturers, distributors and end-users of chemical products and services
• Well-honed listening skills and a problem-solving attitude to uncover needs and motivations to overcome objections to close a sale
• Effective negotiation skills that allow Univar to realize appropriate value for products and services, rather than resorting to price-based selling

What we offer :

• Flexible work program
• Company car
• Paid training and development programs at every level
• Global career advancement and mentoring opportunities
• Education allowance
• Competitive salary, benefits to include; employer paid medical & dental, short term and long term disability coverage, pension with employer matched contributions
• Employee Resource Networks that are advocating for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company.

It takes people like you and a global network of more than 10,000 employees to build a company where the best people want to work.

As a valued Univar Solutions employee, you understand that we are more than a distribution company. From delivering vital ingredients for food and nutrition, to helping keep drinking water safe, our company is dedicated to improving quality of life with our customers, suppliers and partners as we serve the world's most essential industries.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

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.