AkzoNobel
Sales Representative (Salt Lake Area)
Location:
Houston, TX, US, 77091 Santa Fe Springs, CA, CA, US, 90670 Seattle, WA, US, 98108
Location:
Houston, TX, 77091
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, 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 150 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.
Promote, 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.
Job Responsibilities
Establishes 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 customers updated on pertinent information and “cutting-edge” finish technologies
Communicate with AkzoNobel departments on the customers' changing needs
Coordinate product development, inventory, and ordering
Weekly communication with upper management and the purchasing department
Ensure proper pricing is communicated to the customer
Communicate account activities to the Sales Manager on a routine basis
Maintains a professional and positive attitude
Assist in the coordination of all new finish development between Design, Marketing, and Manufacturing
Work with the customer on cost improvement opportunities Attend seminars and trade shows as determined by Sales Manager and Marketing Manager and, on occasion, travel with customer to view new technologies Keep abreast of new technology and products and communicate to customer Be proactive in utilization of productive customer with lunches, dinners, extracurricular activities
Level Of Autonomy Functional and operational according to guidelines
Job Requirements
Minimum of 2-5 years in the coating industry
Previous experience in sales, customer service, or marketing function.
Must be knowledgeable in various finish application systems and have good color-matching skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and safety guidelines
Ability to write or verbally deliver correspondence professionally and effectively to all levels of management, peer group and customers
Must have effective interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to multitask and balance priorities
Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence
Analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
Basic computer skills: email, sending reports, etc.
Coaching/teaching and decision-making skills
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment at the customer’s site
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
Must be able to participate and complete a qualitative and quantitative respirator fit test, and use a respirator as required.
Total Compensation
The salary range for these skills is: $95,000 to $110,000 + a 35% Annual Bonus
401K retirement savings with a 6% company match
Medical insurance with HSA
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Short & Long-term disability
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral plan
Employee appreciation days
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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Houston, TX, US, 77091 Santa Fe Springs, CA, CA, US, 90670 Seattle, WA, US, 98108
Location:
Houston, TX, 77091
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, 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 150 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.
Promote, 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.
Job Responsibilities
Establishes 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 customers updated on pertinent information and “cutting-edge” finish technologies
Communicate with AkzoNobel departments on the customers' changing needs
Coordinate product development, inventory, and ordering
Weekly communication with upper management and the purchasing department
Ensure proper pricing is communicated to the customer
Communicate account activities to the Sales Manager on a routine basis
Maintains a professional and positive attitude
Assist in the coordination of all new finish development between Design, Marketing, and Manufacturing
Work with the customer on cost improvement opportunities Attend seminars and trade shows as determined by Sales Manager and Marketing Manager and, on occasion, travel with customer to view new technologies Keep abreast of new technology and products and communicate to customer Be proactive in utilization of productive customer with lunches, dinners, extracurricular activities
Level Of Autonomy Functional and operational according to guidelines
Job Requirements
Minimum of 2-5 years in the coating industry
Previous experience in sales, customer service, or marketing function.
Must be knowledgeable in various finish application systems and have good color-matching skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and safety guidelines
Ability to write or verbally deliver correspondence professionally and effectively to all levels of management, peer group and customers
Must have effective interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to multitask and balance priorities
Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence
Analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
Basic computer skills: email, sending reports, etc.
Coaching/teaching and decision-making skills
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment at the customer’s site
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
Must be able to participate and complete a qualitative and quantitative respirator fit test, and use a respirator as required.
Total Compensation
The salary range for these skills is: $95,000 to $110,000 + a 35% Annual Bonus
401K retirement savings with a 6% company match
Medical insurance with HSA
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Short & Long-term disability
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral plan
Employee appreciation days
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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