Sales Manager - Focused Water Treatment

Title:

Sales Manager - Focused Water Treatment

Location:

Commerce, CA, US,

Company Name:
Univar Solutions USA LLC

Requisition

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We are looking for a motivated and experienced Sales Manager - Focused Water Treatment to join our local Chemical Distribution team. You will be responsible for advising the activities of a team of Sales Account Managers to achieve profitable growth for targeted products, markets, and customers along with leading and mentoring the development of their selling skills.

• Build and maintain sales territories and the assignment of accounts to improve productivity
• Evaluate team members efficiency through the tracking of account activity and sales and margin growth. Implement improvement plans as necessary
• Mentor Sales Account Managers in identifying and applying market-based pricing strategies and ensure regular reviews and updates occur
• Assist in the hiring and training of new team members
• Coordinate and implement local sales strategy to support Univar Solutions product and marketing growth plans
• Conduct joint sales calls with team to provide first‑hand coaching in selling skills and make recommendations to improve techniques and increase product knowledge
• Implement, advocate, and utilize a CRM system. 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, and that support actions required are implemented

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent business experience
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a sales or commercial role, preferably within the water treatment industry
• Proven sales management experience leading a sales team or leadership skills in mentoring and team building
• Ability to develop and grow positive relationships with key customer contacts and suppliers
• High level of decision‑making ability balancing customer needs and company objectives

This is a hybrid role in Los Angeles, CA.

The salary range for this role is USD 112,790 – 140,990. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate’s proven experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay. Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and paid time off.

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.