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.A Place Where People Matter – Growing our People to Grow Our BusinessWe’re thrilled that you are exploring career opportunities where you can continue to make a positive difference every day to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe.Accountable for technical leadership at customers and suppliers- Continuously monitor market share by mapping technology, regulatory changes and competitor activity.- Improve and update personal product comprehension and application experience through training and seminars.- Drive technical up-skilling of salesforce through targeted training and technical application documentation.- Effectively develop and train staff to develop a high performing technical team, including target and objectives settings.Support gross profit growth through technical leadership- Co-own opportunity pipeline from technical perspective with local sales and product teams to ensure high-opportunity projects get delivered on time.- Supports new product launches working together with suppliers’ technical team and influencing positively the relationship between Univar and suppliers.- Provide sales and product management teams with technical support on specific product lines, projects.- Visit key customer and/or high opportunity projects, create account ownership on a technical level.- Standardize sample management and drive follow-up process.Align with overall Univar goals and requirements- Ensure all relevant industry data is acquired and used effectively within Univar.- Display behaviors that see you as an integral part of all businesses for your industry and a shared accountability for the performance.- Improve productivity to cover inflation.- Ensure a high standard of EHS for staff, equipment and surroundings.- Share best practice and encourage both formal and informal communication.The duties described in this job description cover the main duties of the role but they are not exhaustive and will vary by country. You may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.What You’ll Need- Four-year college degree (technical or Chemistry degree is preferred).- Proven technical knowledge in the Home Care & Industrial Cleaning (HIC) vertical.- Successful experience (five years minimum) with a technical product concentration in HIC.- Experience taking care of customers at multiple levels, both internal and external, and supplier partners.- Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle complex projects and multi-task responsibilities.- Understand current issues and align sales efforts with stated company objectives.- Demonstrated selling skills & multi-tasking abilities.- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, necessary to communicate effectively inside and outside the organization.- Ability to travel (25%) throughout France, Belgium, Benelux, UK.- Good communication skills in English.We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.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.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 10,000 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!#J-18808-Ljbffr