Want to work for a company that is reimagining distribution? Join Univar Solutions, the premier global distributor of chemicals and ingredients. Our goal is to function as a direct extension of our customers teams; to serve as an ally in their quest of business success.
At Univar Solutions, were building on our more than 90 years of experience and drawing on deep resources inventory and logistics experts, scientists, PhDs, procurement, customer service, sales and marketers to deliver consultative services and an unmatched portfolio to solve customers formulation and operational challenges. When you work for Univar Solutions, youll play an important role in shaping how we deliver more than chemical and ingredients.
Introduction:
ChemCare delivers tailored end-to-end sustainable waste management solutions. As a national provider of complete and unbiased environmental programs and support, ChemCare from Univar Solutions works with manufacturing, industrial, and municipal customers to create safe, cost-effective programs that drive sustainability.
Through a variety of service offerings, our customers can outsource any piece of their waste stream, from waste services that involve chemical handling, recycling, reuse and disposal; to industrial services like tank cleaning, site remediation or high-pressure water blasting; to emergency response and training. Our goal is to fill the gaps in your operation so your staff can focus on your core business.
Location:
We are looking for qualified candidates based in the Houston, TX area / Webster, TX area to join our ChemCare team.
Primary Purpose:
Provide sales support link between the Project Managers, Sales, Operations, & Business Services for the ChemCare Project Team.
Responsible to the Industrial Services Manager, and in coordination with the ChemCare Project Managers, Safety, Account Managers, & Customer Service for developing, implementing and monitoring projects, team goals and performance.
Responsible for understanding the regulatory complexities and process technologies that enable ChemCare services to add value to our customers and partner TSDFs (Treatment Storage Disposal Facilities).
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
* Supports the development and generation of projects and ChemCare activities within the specified area by serving as a resource for completing project estimates, customer price quotations, job order records, and other necessary documents in support of the ChemCare project team goals.
* Provides support to the gulf coast project managers with respect to the hazardous waste industry, competition, partner capabilities, cost, & pricing.
* Work with and provide project support to our sales representatives through joint calls.
* Advise and inform contractors, project managers, account managers, and ChemCare Leadership of status and process quotes for projects.
* Develop and maintain contractor partner relationships and serve as a liaison to involve contractor partners with projects.
Problem Solving
Routine:
* Prioritizing work activities to concentrate on those things most critical to servicing the gulf coast project teams needs.
Difficult:
* Identifying potential problems and notifying the necessary individual to take the appropriate action to resolve and prevent the problem
* Scheduling limited resources under rigid and aggressive timelines
Interface:
The ChemCare Field Technician will interact with the following groups / teams: Industrial Services Manager, ChemCare Regional Manager, Account Managers, Customer Service Representatives, Contractors, TSDF Partners, Branch/Regulatory Department, etc.
Decision-Making Authority:
* Issues directly related to quoting, order entry, project documentation & contractor oversight.
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
* Strong organizational and communication skills. Communication includes both written and verbal.
* Persistent in following up detailed issues to conclusion.
* Works well under pressure and deadlines.
* Ability to manage wide range of detail oriented work activities.
* Teamwork - understand the need for continuous communication between Sales, ChemCare Coordinators and Project Team
* Experience dealing with contractors, both internal and external, and partners at various levels of the organization.
* Knowledge of waste disposal industry (TSDF network and disposal technologies) with an understanding of the EPA codes, RCRA regulations, and related DOT shipping requirements.
* Understanding of regulations (i.e., RCRA, DOT, EPA, HM-181, State and Local).
* Knowledge of partner capabilities.
* Experience and success developing and executing a project plan or strategy. This can be at the individual territory level.
* PC experience to create spreadsheets and update database. Familiarity with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Salesforce/Field FSL knowledge needed for daily transactions.
* Oral and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate throughout the organization.
* Success in managing a sales/telesales territory within our industry.
Education/Training:
* 4-year college degree preferred, or equivalent related work experience
* Minimum 3 years experience in sales support, customer service or project support work.
* Waste Industry experience preferred.
Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:
* Limited travel to customer sites/facilities.
* Potentially hazardous substances may be present at customer sites.
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.
We offer comprehensive benefits to employees including medical, dental, STD, LTD and life insurance, 401k, generous PTO and much more.
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Downers Grove, IL
Univar Solutions is a global chemical and ingredients distributor and provider of value-added services who works with leading suppliers worldwide. The company was founded in 1924 as Van Waters & Rogers. It was also formerly known as Royal Vopak and later Univar. The company changed its name to Univar Solutions following the acquisition of Nexeo Solutions in 2019.
Univar Solutions is a global partner to our customers and suppliers for the value-added distribution of chemistry and related products and services. We are a committed ally, with the capabilities and know-how to help their business run smoothly, and the expertise to help them anticipate, navigate and leverage meaningful growth opportunities.
We believe in:
Offering customers the benefits of a vast network of suppliers, and suppliers access to a vast network of customers
Continuously improving our business model to provide the highest level of service, reliability and timeliness of deliveries, while offering cost competitive products
Providing a full range of innovative services
Constantly improving our safety processes and sharpening our recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards
Our expanded geographic reach, unmatched expertise, and advanced technologies enable us to work as a true extension of our customer and supplier teams, taking on highly specialized tasks and helping develop solutions to their important challenges.