Account Manager VR (Seattle, WA & Portland, OR)

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.

Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to be the frontline salesperson who is responsible for the execution of agreed sales and profitability targets established by the business within the assigned sales area by developing new business and expanding the business with existing customers.

Territory Area
Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon (must reside in these areas or surrounding area).

Key Responsibilities

To manage a portfolio of customers, in a designated area, to execute sales plan.

Screening customer base for new opportunities, generate leads and maintain pipeline.

Provide appropriate and agreed levels of contact, service and support to ensure sales targets are met.

Monitor sales against agreed targets on a regular basis to ensure they are met and, where necessary, identify, report and implement remedial actions.

Collect, report and analyze customer feedback and information on current and future market trends in the context of possible further market penetration.

Promote the positive company image and develop long‑term relationships with customers.

Job Requirements

Knowledge & work experience: B2B industry environment, preferably in the paint/coatings industry. 3–5 years of experience in commercial sales, key‑account management and sales to strategic accounts.

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.

Skills: stakeholder management, project management, decision making, creation of value propositions, drive, results orientation, customer service orientation, problem solving, communication and presentation, commercial and business acumen.

Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range for this role is: $84,000 to $96,000. This is the range we anticipate when setting wages for this position; it may be modified in the future.

401(k) retirement savings with 6% company match.

Medical insurance with HSA.

Dental, vision, life, AD&D benefits.

Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Short‑ and long‑term disability.

Paid parental leave after 1 year.

Career growth opportunities.

Active diversity & inclusion networks.

Employee referral bonus.

Employee appreciation days.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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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