Since, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.Job PurposePromote, sell, and secure new business including major accounts. Develop new territories and secure new accounts. Develop full market potential of existing customer. Promote product line acceptance among accounts.Long DescriptionEstablishes and maintains top-level contact with the management of existing and potential customers.Sees that all orders and other customer communications are promptly and accurately handled. Ensures appropriate action on customer service problems.Keep the customer updated on pertinent informationCommunicate with AkzoNobel departments on the customers' changing needsCoordinate product development, inventory, and orderingWeekly communication with upper management and the purchasing departmentInsure proper pricing is communicated to the customerCommunicate account activities to Sales Manager on a routine basisMaintains a professional and positive attitudeAssist in the coordination of all new finish development between Design, Marketing and ManufacturingWork with the customer on cost improvement opportunitiesAttend seminars and trade shows as determined by the Sales Manager and Marketing Manager and, on occasion, travel with a customer to view new technologiesKeep abreast of new technology and products and communicate with customersBe proactive in the utilization of productive customers with lunches, dinners, and extracurricular activitiesJob RequirementsMinimum of 2-5 years in the coating industry, preferably in the marine or protective coatings industryPrevious experience in sales, customer service or marketing function.Must be knowledgeable in various finish application systems and have good color matching skillsAbility to read and comprehend instructions and safety guidelinesAbility to write or verbally deliver correspondence professionally and effectively to all levels of management, peer group and customersMust have effective interpersonal and presentation skillsTotal CompensationThe salary range for these skills is :
80, to $95, + a 35% Annual BonusK retirement savings with a 6% company matchMedical insurance with HSAGenerous vacation, sick, and holiday payShort & Long-term disabilityActive Diversity & Inclusion NetworksEmployee referral planEmployee appreciation daysAt AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.Requisition ID :
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