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Account Manager

  • New Hamburg, ON, Canada

Full-time

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The Account Manager is responsible for achieving profitable and sustainable growth within their assigned market and sales territory. They build relationships and understand customer business in order to provide appropriate products and solutions. This

is achieved through new customer acquisition as well as new product opportunities and relationship building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *

Position/Department

  • Develop and implement strategies to grow Barentz’ market presence and gross profit throughout the assigned market territory
  • Utilize product knowledge and sales experience to clearly deliver the value proposition to customers, existing and new
  • Search relentlessly for opportunities to partner with suppliers based on customer needs and record and maintain these in Barentz’ Opportunity Pipeline system
  • Sustain and improve upon the level of service offered to our customers via unique and new service initiatives making Barentz Always a better solution
  • Stay on top of and provide analyses of industry changes, emerging markets and market shifts as well as new products and competitive landscapes
  • Attend (as required) and recommend participation in industry tradeshows and other events
  • Represent Barentz as a leader in the industry through conferences, industry events, social media platforms, etc.
  • Incorporate appropriate sales techniques when prospecting new customers, ensuring effective communication of Barentz’ brand and market presence
  • Move prospects through the sales process to secure new business
  • Prepare and deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations, where applicable, either in person or virtually
  • Secure in-person customer visits with purchasing, R&D, and sales and marketing contacts at potential customers
  • Address customer questions, concerns and inquiries with a sense of urgency and accuracy
  • Send quotes to new/existing customers and sample requests, etc., as required
  • Participate in new product introductions, training, joint sales calls, and testing
  • Issue timely reporting of customer issues and opportunities through call reports, emails and other means of communication
  • Provide regular forecast updates utilizing Barentz’ online forecasting tool

Leadership/ Teamwork

  • Participate in regular 1 2 1 meetings with supervisor to discuss the status of the territory’s business and growth opportunities
  • Communicate with other Account Managers throughout the organization to stay up to date on customers and trends

Continuous Improvement/Problem Solving

  • Ensure all applicable facility requirements, certifications and designations
  • Where applicable, be knowledgeable about ISO 9001, ACD Responsible Distribution, and other applicable quality management principles
  • Contribute to and support continuous improvement of our processes and systems
  • Seek opportunities to share best practices with the team, support staff and other divisions

Systems

  • Barentz specific systems, including but not limited to BRM, Vizion, Chempax, Datacor, Sharepoint, etc.

Barentz Culture/Fundamentals

  • Support and lead by example, following Barentz’ purpose, strategies, and values
  • Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals
  • Contribute to an environment of trust and mutual respect
  • Maintain a strong commitment to teamwork and concern for others
  • Maintain a high level of personal responsibility and ownership
  • Use effective communication and listening skills
  • Foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and respected

Learning and Development

  • Seek out and participate in ongoing growth and personal development opportunities
  • Embrace and promote Barentz’ learning and development culture

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Duties and responsibilities may be amended at any time per business need

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or other Sciences (Required)
  • Master’s degree in above listed Sciences (Preferred) or combination of Bachelor’s degree and relative experience

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of technical sales, service, product management and/or lab experience (required)
  • Experience (preferred)

Certifications

  • Valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability

Position/Product/Industry Requirements

  • Experience using industry related technologies and equipment
  • Proven ability to expand profitability of a sales territory and exceed targets within the industry
  • Established supplier relationships would be considered an asset
  • Demonstrated ability and skills to sell and grow business based on features, advantages, benefits (FAB’s), understands market pricing, competitive landscape

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
  • Ability and desire to develop meaningful/productive business relationships at all levels
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed
  • Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Must be able to effectively prioritize work assignments for self and others
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational, presentation, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Fluent in English, a second language would be considered an asset
  • Strong calculation, organizational, and problem-solving skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Please notify your supervisor or Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

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The Account Manager is responsible for achieving profitable and sustainable growth within their assigned market and sales territory. They build relationships and understand customer business in order to provide appropriate products and solutions. This

is achieved through new customer acquisition as well as new product opportunities and relationship building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *

Position/Department

  • Develop and implement strategies to grow Barentz’ market presence and gross profit throughout the assigned market territory
  • Utilize product knowledge and sales experience to clearly deliver the value proposition to customers, existing and new
  • Search relentlessly for opportunities to partner with suppliers based on customer needs and record and maintain these in Barentz’ Opportunity Pipeline system
  • Sustain and improve upon the level of service offered to our customers via unique and new service initiatives making Barentz Always a better solution
  • Stay on top of and provide analyses of industry changes, emerging markets and market shifts as well as new products and competitive landscapes
  • Attend (as required) and recommend participation in industry tradeshows and other events
  • Represent Barentz as a leader in the industry through conferences, industry events, social media platforms, etc.
  • Incorporate appropriate sales techniques when prospecting new customers, ensuring effective communication of Barentz’ brand and market presence
  • Move prospects through the sales process to secure new business
  • Prepare and deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations, where applicable, either in person or virtually
  • Secure in-person customer visits with purchasing, R&D, and sales and marketing contacts at potential customers
  • Address customer questions, concerns and inquiries with a sense of urgency and accuracy
  • Send quotes to new/existing customers and sample requests, etc., as required
  • Participate in new product introductions, training, joint sales calls, and testing
  • Issue timely reporting of customer issues and opportunities through call reports, emails and other means of communication
  • Provide regular forecast updates utilizing Barentz’ online forecasting tool

Leadership/ Teamwork

  • Participate in regular 1 2 1 meetings with supervisor to discuss the status of the territory’s business and growth opportunities
  • Communicate with other Account Managers throughout the organization to stay up to date on customers and trends

Continuous Improvement/Problem Solving

  • Ensure all applicable facility requirements, certifications and designations
  • Where applicable, be knowledgeable about ISO 9001, ACD Responsible Distribution, and other applicable quality management principles
  • Contribute to and support continuous improvement of our processes and systems
  • Seek opportunities to share best practices with the team, support staff and other divisions

Systems

  • Barentz specific systems, including but not limited to BRM, Vizion, Chempax, Datacor, Sharepoint, etc.

Barentz Culture/Fundamentals

  • Support and lead by example, following Barentz’ purpose, strategies, and values
  • Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals
  • Contribute to an environment of trust and mutual respect
  • Maintain a strong commitment to teamwork and concern for others
  • Maintain a high level of personal responsibility and ownership
  • Use effective communication and listening skills
  • Foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and respected

Learning and Development

  • Seek out and participate in ongoing growth and personal development opportunities
  • Embrace and promote Barentz’ learning and development culture

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Duties and responsibilities may be amended at any time per business need

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or other Sciences (Required)
  • Master’s degree in above listed Sciences (Preferred) or combination of Bachelor’s degree and relative experience

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of technical sales, service, product management and/or lab experience (required)
  • Experience (preferred)

Certifications

  • Professional Sales, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Quality Systems training desired
  • Any industry related certification (Sales Techniques, Project Management, Regulatory, Quality Management, etc.)
  • Valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability

Position/Product/Industry Requirements

  • Experience using industry related technologies and equipment
  • Proven ability to expand profitability of a sales territory and exceed targets within the industry
  • Established supplier relationships would be considered an asset
  • Demonstrated ability and skills to sell and grow business based on features, advantages, benefits (FAB’s), understands market pricing, competitive landscape

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
  • Ability and desire to develop meaningful/productive business relationships at all levels
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed
  • Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Must be able to effectively prioritize work assignments for self and others
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational, presentation, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Fluent in English, a second language would be considered an asset
  • Strong calculation, organizational, and problem-solving skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Please notify your supervisor or Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

Le Gestionnaire de Comptes est responsable d'assurer une croissance rentable et durable au sein de son marché et territoire de vente assignés. Il développe des relations et comprend les activités de ses clients afin de proposer des produits et solutions appropriés. Cela est réalisé à travers l’acquisition de nouveaux clients ainsi que par l’identification de nouvelles opportunités produits et le renforcement des relations.

FONCTIONS ET RESPONSABILITÉS ESSENTIELLES

Poste / Département

  • Développer et mettre en œuvre des stratégies pour accroître la présence de Barentz sur le marché et la marge brute dans le territoire attribué.
  • Utiliser les connaissances produits et l'expérience en vente pour clairement présenter la proposition de valeur aux clients, actuels et nouveaux.
  • Rechercher de manière proactive des opportunités de collaboration avec les fournisseurs en fonction des besoins clients, et les consigner dans le système de gestion des opportunités de Barentz.
  • Maintenir et améliorer le niveau de service offert via des initiatives uniques et novatrices, faisant de Barentz Always a better solution.
  • Se tenir informé des changements dans l'industrie, des marchés émergents, des nouvelles tendances produits et de la concurrence, et en faire des analyses.
  • Participer (si requis) et recommander la participation à des salons professionnels ou autres événements sectoriels.
  • Représenter Barentz en tant que leader de l’industrie lors de conférences, événements du secteur, plateformes sociales, etc.
  • Utiliser des techniques de vente adaptées pour la prospection de nouveaux clients, assurant une communication efficace de la marque Barentz.
  • Faire progresser les prospects dans le processus de vente afin de conclure de nouvelles affaires.
  • Préparer et présenter des présentations commerciales et des démonstrations produits, en personne ou virtuellement.
  • Organiser des visites clients en personne avec les contacts Achats, R&D, Ventes et Marketing chez les prospects.
  • Répondre aux questions, préoccupations et demandes des clients avec urgence et précision.
  • Envoyer des devis aux clients (nouveaux ou existants) ainsi que les échantillons demandés.
  • Participer au lancement de nouveaux produits, aux formations, aux visites de vente conjointes et aux essais.
  • Rendre compte en temps utile des problèmes et opportunités clients via des comptes rendus de visites, courriels, etc.
  • Fournir des prévisions régulières via l'outil de prévision en ligne de Barentz.

Leadership / Travail d’équipe

  • Participer à des réunions individuelles régulières avec le superviseur pour discuter de l’évolution des affaires dans le territoire assigné.
  • Communiquer avec d'autres Gestionnaires de Comptes au sein de l'organisation afin de rester informé sur les clients et tendances.

Amélioration continue / Résolution de problèmes

  • Garantir le respect de toutes les exigences, certifications et désignations applicables.
  • Connaître, le cas échéant, les normes ISO 9001, ACD Responsible Distribution, et autres systèmes de gestion de la qualité pertinents.
  • Contribuer à l’amélioration continue des processus et systèmes.
  • Chercher des opportunités de partager les meilleures pratiques avec l’équipe, les équipes de soutien et les autres divisions.

Systèmes

  • Systèmes spécifiques à Barentz, incluant sans s’y limiter : BRM, Vizion, Chempax, Datacor, Sharepoint, etc.

Culture et Valeurs de Barentz

  • Soutenir et incarner les objectifs, stratégies et valeurs de Barentz.
  • Agir de manière légale et éthique dans toutes les relations professionnelles, en conformité avec la culture et les principes fondamentaux de Barentz.
  • Contribuer à un environnement de confiance et de respect mutuel.
  • S'engager activement dans le travail d'équipe et faire preuve de considération envers les autres.
  • Maintenir un haut niveau de responsabilité personnelle et de sens de l’engagement.
  • Utiliser des compétences efficaces en communication et en écoute.
  • Favoriser un lieu de travail inclusif et diversifié où chaque membre de l’équipe se sent valorisé et respecté.

Apprentissage et Développement

  • Rechercher et participer activement à des opportunités de développement personnel et professionnel.
  • Adopter et promouvoir la culture d’apprentissage et de développement de Barentz.

Autres responsabilités

  • Les responsabilités peuvent être modifiées à tout moment selon les besoins de l’entreprise.

FORMATION ET EXPÉRIENCE

Formation

  • Diplôme de baccalauréat en chimie, biologie, génie ou autre science (obligatoire).
  • Diplôme de maîtrise dans les disciplines susmentionnées (souhaité) ou une combinaison d’un baccalauréat et d’une expérience pertinente.

Expérience

  • Minimum 5 ans d’expérience en ventes techniques, service, gestion de produits et/ou en laboratoire (obligatoire).
  • Expérience supplémentaire souhaitée.

Certifications

  • Formation professionnelle en vente, Lean Six Sigma, amélioration continue, systèmes qualité souhaitée.
  • Toute certification liée au secteur (techniques de vente, gestion de projet, réglementation, gestion de la qualité, etc.).
  • Permis de conduire valide et preuve d’assurabilité.

EXIGENCES LIÉES AU POSTE / PRODUITS / INDUSTRIE

  • Expérience avec les technologies et équipements liés à l’industrie.
  • Capacité prouvée à augmenter la rentabilité d’un territoire de vente et dépasser les objectifs dans l’industrie.
  • Avoir déjà établi des relations avec des fournisseurs serait un atout.
  • Capacité démontrée à vendre et à développer une activité basée sur les caractéristiques, avantages, bénéfices (FAB), ainsi qu'une bonne compréhension des prix du marché et du paysage concurrentiel.

COMPÉTENCES ET CONNAISSANCES

  • Autonomie, dynamisme et attitude positive.
  • Capacité et volonté d’établir des relations d’affaires productives à tous les niveaux.
  • Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et verbale, et capacité à adapter son style de communication selon l’audience.
  • Maîtrise de Microsoft Office, y compris Outlook, Word, Excel et PowerPoint.
  • Capacité à gérer efficacement les priorités pour soi-même et pour les autres.
  • Compétences avérées en organisation, présentation, négociation, relations interpersonnelles et communication.
  • Maîtrise de l’anglais, une seconde langue serait un atout.
  • Solides compétences en calcul, organisation et résolution de problèmes.

Pour réussir dans ce poste, il est essentiel de pouvoir accomplir chaque tâche principale de manière satisfaisante. Des aménagements raisonnables peuvent être mis en place pour permettre aux personnes handicapées qualifiées d'exercer les fonctions essentielles du poste. Veuillez informer votre supérieur hiérarchique ou le service des ressources humaines si vous avez besoin d'un aménagement.

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Responsibilities

Grow profitable business and market presence in the assigned territory by acquiring customers, developing product opportunities, and building customer and supplier relationships. Present products and solutions, manage prospects through the sales process, provide responsive customer service, and report on opportunities, issues, and forecasts.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or another science is required, along with at least five years of experience in technical sales, service, product management, and/or laboratory work. Candidates should demonstrate territory growth and sales capability, strong communication and organizational skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and a valid driver’s license; relevant certifications and established supplier relationships are assets.

Skills

  • Technical Sales
  • New Customer Acquisition
  • Territory Growth
  • Product Knowledge
  • Sales Presentations
  • Negotiation
  • Market Analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Teamwork

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Categories

  • Sales
  • Management & Leadership
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Science & Research
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Technical Sales
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Territory Management
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Gross Profit Growth
  • Product Management
  • Supplier Relationships
  • Opportunity Pipeline
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Market Analysis
  • Competitive Landscape
  • Product Demonstrations
  • Customer Service
  • ISO 9001
  • ACD Responsible Distribution
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Continuous Improvement
  • BRM
  • Vizion
  • Chempax
  • Datacor
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Industry Trade Shows

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