Vacancies Sales Representative

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples 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. Were 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. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.

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Sales Representative Vehicle Refinishes
Northwest Region (including Northern Ireland)
Ideally located Manchester / Liverpool

Competitive salary plus car and bonus

We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience and transferable skills even if you dont meet every requirement listed below. If this role excites you wed love to hear from you.

At AkzoNobel weve been bringing surfaces to life for over 200 years. Our world-class brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon are trusted by customers around the globe. Recognised as a Top Employer we combine innovation technical excellence and commercial expertise to help our customers grow.

In our Vehicle Refinish business strong customer partnerships and commercial focus drive success. Thats where you come in.
Were committed to building inclusive collaborative teams that reflect the customers and communities we serve.

Job Purpose
As a Sales Representative you will deliver sales volume revenue and profitability targets within the North West territory.
Youll be responsible for developing existing customer accounts identifying and winning new business and ensuring our products remain the first choice in your market. Combining commercial insight with strong relationship management youll act as a trusted partner to your customers while driving sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver territory sales volume and profit targets in line with the business plan
Identify target and win new accounts within your region
Maximise growth opportunities within existing customer accounts
Develop and execute effective contact strategies and sales plans
Build strong long-term customer relationships based on trust and service excellence
Monitor performance against targets and provide accurate reporting and forecasting
Maintain up-to-date and accurate records within CRM systems
Gather and share market intelligence to inform commercial decisions
Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and support teams to strengthen the overall customer offer
Promote a positive company image and ensure high standards of customer service
Act in full compliance with corporate policies and HS&E requirements

What Were Looking For
You dont need to tick every box were looking for someone commercially driven relationship-focused and motivated to win.
Proven experience in B2B field sales
Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Experience developing sales plans and contact strategies
Excellent negotiation communication and presentation skills
Commercially astute with strong business awareness
Comfortable using CRM systems and providing management reporting
Self-motivated organised and target driven
Passionate about delivering on commitments and building long-term partnerships
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Experience within the vehicle refinish industry (advantageous but not essential)

What Makes This Role Different
A frontline commercial role with direct impact on regional growth
High autonomy and ownership of your territory
Opportunity to influence strategy through market insight and customer feedback
Support from a global market leader with premium brands
A culture that values ideas initiative and continuous improvement

What We Offer at AkzoNobel
Competitive salary plus bonus opportunity
Company benefits package including pension life assurance and wellbeing support
Flexible benefits to suit different lifestyles and life stages
Career development opportunities within a global organisation
A culture that actively supports inclusion wellbeing and work-life balance

If youre ready to take ownership of your territory grow your career and make a real commercial impact wed love to hear from you.
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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 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:52128