Account Manager / Chemical Industry

Randstad Canada

• $95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or relevant technical field.
  • 3 to 5+ years of B2B sales experience in specialty chemicals or pharmaceutical ingredients.
  • Strong understanding of multi-line formulation ingredients and Canadian life sciences supply chain.
  • Proven experience managing long-cycle consultative sales processes.
  • Ability to build and maintain multi-level client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and grow a portfolio of pharmaceutical manufacturing accounts in Ontario and Western Canada.
  • Identify and convert new prospective accounts through customized raw material solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal Product Managers and Regulatory Specialists for consultative support.
  • Engage consistently with key decision-makers and bench chemists throughout lengthy sales cycles.
  • Achieve annual sales and gross margin targets while driving strategic growth initiatives.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with a fully equipped home office.
  • Travel reimbursement for local field engagements.
  • Strong succession pathway into senior account leadership within 12-18 months.
  • Full health and dental coverage along with a company-matched pension plan.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation starting out.
Full Job Description
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Overview A premier global distributor of specialty raw materials and technical ingredients is seeking a high-performing Account Manager to oversee its Ontario and Western Canada pharmaceutical territory. Operating in a highly consultative environment, this position manages critical relationships with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, formulators, and R&D teams. This full-time permanent position offers immediate remote work flexibility, strong succession pathways into senior territory leadership, and robust technical infrastructure support. ...

Advantages Long-Term Stability & Growth: Direct succession coverage plan leading into senior account takeover within 12-18 months. Competitive Earning Potential: Strong base salary combined with aggressive growth commissions (up to 16% on new business development). Flexible Work Model: 100% remote home office setup backed by full corporate tools, travel reimbursement, and local field travel. Comprehensive Benefits: Includes full health/dental coverage, company-matched pension plan, and 3 weeks paid starting vacation Responsibilities Maintain and grow a high-value portfolio of established pharmaceutical manufacturing accounts across Ontario and Western Canada. Identify, target, and convert prospective accounts by providing custom raw material solutions and technical product line capabilities. Partner closely with internal Product Managers, Regulatory Specialists, and technical lab resources to deliver consultative formulation support. Navigate long-term sales cycles (3 to 5 years) through consistent engagement with key decision-makers, bench chemists, and procurement executives. Meet or exceed annual territory budget targets, gross margin goals, and strategic growth campaigns. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or relevant technical science field required. Experience: 3 to 5+ years of successful commercial B2B sales experience, specifically within specialty chemical or pharmaceutical ingredient distribution. Technical Acumen: Demonstrated understanding of multi-line formulation ingredients and the Canadian life sciences supply chain. Skillset: Proven ability to manage long-cycle consultative sales, build multi-level client relationships, and work autonomously within a remote structure. Summary This is a permanent, full-time Account Manager position responsible for leading pharmaceutical client portfolios across Ontario and Western Canada. The ideal candidate possesses a technical science degree and 3-5+ years of chemical or ingredient distribution sales experience. The position offers a base salary between $95,000 and $115,000 annually, plus an uncapped commission structure, full health benefits, pension, and remote work setup.
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Overview A premier global distributor of specialty raw materials and technical ingredients is seeking a high-performing Account Manager to oversee its Ontario and Western Canada pharmaceutical territory. Operating in a highly consultative environment, this position manages critical relationships with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, formulators, and R&D teams. This full-time permanent position offers immediate remote work flexibility, strong succession pathways into senior territory leadership, and robust technical infrastructure support. Advantages Long-Term Stability & Growth: Direct succession coverage plan leading into senior account takeover within 12-18 months. Competitive Earning Potential: Strong base salary combined with aggressive growth commissions (up to 16% on new business development). Flexible Work Model: 100% remote home office setup backed by full corporate tools, travel reimbursement, and local field travel. Comprehensive Benefits: Includes full health/dental coverage, company-matched pension plan, and 3 weeks paid starting vacation Responsibilities ...

Maintain and grow a high-value portfolio of established pharmaceutical manufacturing accounts across Ontario and Western Canada. Identify, target, and convert prospective accounts by providing custom raw material solutions and technical product line capabilities. Partner closely with internal Product Managers, Regulatory Specialists, and technical lab resources to deliver consultative formulation support. Navigate long-term sales cycles (3 to 5 years) through consistent engagement with key decision-makers, bench chemists, and procurement executives. Meet or exceed annual territory budget targets, gross margin goals, and strategic growth campaigns. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or relevant technical science field required. Experience: 3 to 5+ years of successful commercial B2B sales experience, specifically within specialty chemical or pharmaceutical ingredient distribution. Technical Acumen: Demonstrated understanding of multi-line formulation ingredients and the Canadian life sciences supply chain. Skillset: Proven ability to manage long-cycle consultative sales, build multi-level client relationships, and work autonomously within a remote structure. Summary This is a permanent, full-time Account Manager position responsible for leading pharmaceutical client portfolios across Ontario and Western Canada. The ideal candidate possesses a technical science degree and 3-5+ years of chemical or ingredient distribution sales experience. The position offers a base salary between $95,000 and $115,000 annually, plus an uncapped commission structure, full health benefits, pension, and remote work setup.
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