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Account Manager
@ Univar Solutions
Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
Overview
Univar Solutions is hiring an Account Manager to drive profitable growth by building long-term client relationships, prospecting new customers and closing deals. The role involves regular in-person client visits, forecasting and Salesforce pipeline updates. The posting offers a salary of $70,000 to $95,000 plus performance incentives, a company vehicle and a hybrid arrangement.
Pay:
$70,000–$95,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Build client relationships and develop new business opportunities
- Prospect and acquire new customers in the assigned territory
- Conduct client visits, negotiate contracts and close deals
- Prepare sales forecasts and update the pipeline in Salesforce
- Present customer demand forecasts to Product Managers
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or college diploma in business, engineering or chemistry
- Minimum 2 years of account management experience
- Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
- Technical sales or chemical industry experience is an asset
- Self-driven, customer-focused and dynamic
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Business, Engineering, Chemistry |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus |
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Univar Solutions
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A global leader in specialty chemical and ingredient distribution
Full company description
Univar Solutions is a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value added services to customers across a wide range of industries. With a vast supplier network, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, unparalleled logistics know-how, and industry-leading digital tools, Univar Solutions is a committed ally to customers and suppliers, helping them anticipate, navigate, and leverage meaningful growth opportunities.
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- Business categories
- Chemical
- E-Commerce
- Environmental Consulting
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Univar Solutions
- Specialties
- Industries served: agricultural chemicals
- biofuels
- chemical manufacturing
- coatings
- compounding
- energy
- food
- forestry
- mining
- pharmaceutical
- personal care
- pest control
- waste management
- water treatment
- agriculture
- chemical distribution
- adhesives
- and Clean Foods
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Univar Solutions is a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value added services to customers across a wide range of industries. With a vast supplier network, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, unparalleled logistics know-how, and industry-leading digital tools, Univar Solutions is a committed ally to customers and suppliers, helping…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemical Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Downers Grove, IL |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1924 |
| Specialties | Industries served: agricultural chemicalsbiofuelschemical manufacturingcoatingscompoundingenergyfoodforestryminingpharmaceutical |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 37 |
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A Place Where People Matter.
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.
About the position: The Account Manager is responsible for implementing strategies to drive profitable growth for Univar Solutions’ business. This person promotes Univar Solutions' product portfolio, builds and maintains long‑term business relationships through regular in‑person meetings, and identifies new sales opportunities. They also work to grow revenue with existing customers while actively seeking out new business partners. #LI-VL1 #LI-Hybrid
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with clients and develop new opportunities.
- Grow Univar Solutions’ presence by prospecting and acquiring new customers.
- Understand the technical and regulatory factors influencing purchasing decisions.
- Coordinate prospecting activities, service, and follow‑ups with internal teams.
- Attend industry events to strengthen the company’s visibility.
- Conduct client visits, negotiate contracts, and close profitable deals.
- Identify and develop opportunities within the assigned territory.
- Prepare sales forecasts and contribute to commercial strategies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for account management.
- Represent Univar Solutions professionally.
- Update the opportunity pipeline and customer information in Salesforce.
- Meet weekly and monthly reporting requirements.
- Present customer demand forecasts to Product Managers.
- Keep product knowledge up to date and follow portfolio developments.
- Stay informed about changes or updates to the product portfolio.
- Stay current on market trends and developments.
- Perform any other related duties.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in a related field (i.e. Business, Engineering, Chemistry).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in account management.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and problem‑solving skills.
- Asset: experience in technical sales or technical knowledge in the chemical industry.
- Self‑driven, dynamic, passionate, and customer‑focused individual.
What we Offer:
- Competitive compensation: base salary plus performance‑based incentive plan.
- Generous retirement contributions.
- Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more!
- Perks: company vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, and corporate credit card for business expenses.
- A work environment that supports autonomy.
- A true team‑oriented culture where everyone strives toward shared goals.
- Enjoyable corporate events throughout the year.
- Tuition reimbursement and education support programs.
- And more…
Pay and Benefits:
The annual expected salary range for this position is $70,000 – 95,000 The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. #LI-VL1 #LI-Hybrid
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 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. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].
Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.
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