Technical Sales Manager
Univar Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Montreuil • France
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About the role
- Deliver on targets set for your existing customer base
- Achieve growth targets for new business within existing accounts
- Drive new development sales of functional products to new and existing customers
- Plan your territory to develop the business
- Plan, prepare, execute and follow up on customer opportunities
- Maintain a strong technical grounding in all key products
- Attend supplier training and industry forums as required
- Keep up to date with technical trends in the markets and product portfolios
- Report all market information to the appropriate Univar Solutions contacts
- Promote and follow up on all samples in a timely manner
- Ensure all administrative tasks are completed promptly and activity is logged
Requirements
- Appropriate technical qualification – degree or equivalent (Master's level)
- Experience in the food industry
- Proven track record of sustainable business growth
- Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Can-do mentality
- Service-minded
- Presentation and influencing skills
- Ability to participate in and facilitate meetings
- Able to travel regularly (approximately 3 visits per week)
- Clean driving license
Benefits
- Employee Resource Networks
- Opportunities for development and growth
- Commitment to a diverse workforce
- Inclusion and belonging initiatives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
technical qualificationdegreeMaster's levelbusiness growthcustomer dynamicsmarket dynamicspresentation skillsinfluencing skills
Soft skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationindependent workteamworkcan-do mentalityservice-mindedability to facilitate meetings
Certifications
clean driving license