Sales Manager
Job Description
Univar Solutions USA LLC is hiring a motivated Sales Manager to lead and mentor a local Chemical Distribution sales team and drive profitable growth.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain sales territories, including account assignments, to improve team productivity.
- Track account activity plus sales and margin growth to evaluate team efficiency; implement improvement plans when needed.
- Mentor Sales Account Managers on market-based pricing strategies and ensure regular reviews and updates are completed.
- Support hiring and training for new team members.
- Coordinate and implement local sales strategy aligned to Univar Solutions product and marketing growth plans.
- Run joint sales calls to coach selling skills, provide first-hand guidance, and make recommendations to improve techniques and product knowledge.
- Implement, advocate, and use the CRM system as the primary business system to maintain customer profiles, contacts, work notes, and activity management.
- Ensure accurate communication between local sales and corporate accounts, including follow-through on required support actions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of sales management experience leading a sales team, or demonstrated leadership through mentoring and team building.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent business experience.
- Ability to develop and grow positive relationships with key customer contacts and suppliers.
- Strong decision-making skills balancing customer needs with company objectives.
Technology
- CRM system
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental coverage
- Industry-leading retirement and time off programs
Where You’ll Work
- Home-based role (remote) in Texas, Pennsylvania, or Ohio
- Up to 25% travel required for customer visits
- Location: The Woodlands, TX (remote)