About AkzoNobel
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.
National Sector Manager
Field Based
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Job Purpose
Your remit will be to nurture business relationships to deliver account growth, over-come account challenges and deliver new business opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
• Responsible for our commercial presence/performance in our critical national sectors.• Oversee account development by managing account objectives/targets.
• Own new account development by identifying & securing new national & large regional opportunities.
• Manage sector credentials to ensure we continue to hold best-in-class credentials that command a price-premium in the market.
• Collaborate with customers to encourage adoption of added value products, colour, services and support to benefit their own commercial strategies.
• Support opportunities to develop, improve & harness our offering.
• Support commercial sales team to reach business targets & develop a one team mentality through a clear strategy.
• Demonstrate commitment to operating to the highest standards & continually improving.
Job Requirements
• Experienced sales professional/Key Account Manager.• Graduate in a relevant discipline.
• Record of delivering consistent profitable sales growth within a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of understanding complex markets.
What Makes You Stand Out
• Excellent communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills.• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Ability to develop customer focused & commercially viable solutions to meet the customers’ needs.
• Good at nurturing in-depth client relationships.
What do we Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.
We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.
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At 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.
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