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Brenntag

Global distributor of chemicals and logistics

Regional Sales Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLachine, Montreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience is required; a technical degree is preferred.
  • Five or more years of experience in the chemical industry is preferred.
  • Prior experience in sales leadership, team supervision, or senior account management is strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and customer relationship management tools is required; Salesforce is preferred.
  • Experience managing and developing technically focused sales teams is required.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence internally and externally, are required.
  • Ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders is required.
  • Ability to interpret sales metrics, pricing structures, and financial data to guide team performance is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • For a position located in Quebec, proficiency in spoken and written French and English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Account Managers to maintain and grow their business.
  • Establish clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and support individual development and succession planning.
  • Ensure a safe work environment across the team by reinforcing safety standards and promptly addressing reported concerns.
  • Model and enforce behavior aligned with company values, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
  • Own regional sales performance in Quebec, including revenue growth, margin management, and pipeline health.
  • Guide the team in applying market knowledge to advise current customers and develop new customers.
  • Drive disciplined use of Salesforce for pipeline management, accurate market intelligence reporting, and call-summary entry.
  • Ensure each team member meets established Commercial Excellence Goals year after year.
  • Support team members and their customer bases to maintain high service levels and customer satisfaction.
  • Manage and follow up on leads received through different channels.
  • Manage and review contracts for new and bid business.
  • Support joint customer calls, strategic account reviews, opportunity planning, and strategic growth plans with the sales team.
  • Ensure effective promotion of focus products to target customers.
  • Oversee account management practices, including pricing discipline, value articulation, and customer retention strategies.
  • Drive the team to maintain existing customers and build habits and practices for prospecting and generating new customers.
  • Collaborate with the Specialties Sales team to maximize customer penetration and support a unified team approach.
  • Partner with Customer Service, Operations, and Purchasing to ensure reliable service execution and resolve issues.
  • Collaborate with the product management team to identify and pursue opportunities.
  • Attend or support events or training sessions as needed.
  • Travel within the region up to 25% as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • A technical degree is preferred.
  • Five or more years of experience in the chemical industry is preferred.
  • Prior experience in sales leadership, team supervision, or senior account management is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Salesforce is preferred.
  • Bilingualism is considered an asset.

About the Company

Brenntag

Global distributor of chemicals and logistics

Brenntag is a global chemical distributor connecting manufacturers with users. It provides distribution, logistics, and value-added services to tailor solutions for clients, ensuring efficient delivery across its network. It differentiates itself with a large international network, a broad range of services, and a focus on supply chain efficiency and transparency. Its goal is to help manufacturers reach target markets and customers obtain chemicals reliably while pursuing sustainable operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Founded
1874

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