Vacancies Account Manager

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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NAME OF EMPLOYER: Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.

POSITION TITLE: Account Manager

POSITION LOCATION: 1313 Windsor Ave. Columbus OH 43211

SALARY: $128170/yr.

HOURS: Full Time/40 hours

JOB DUTIES: This is a sales position that supports a high revenue customer base. Support sales customer service and technical teams ensuring high service levels and operational efficiency. Steward new business development projects to align with account requirements fostering growth and innovation. Develop contact maps within each account to support continuous improvement across the organization and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize new developments and plan trials. Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers within the designated field territory identifying their needs and recommending appropriate products or services. Conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations negotiate terms and close sales to meet or exceed targets. Provide regular updates on sales activities customer feedback and market trends and assist customers with inquiries or issues. Develop and execute account plans aligned with regional and global strategies and develop relevant commercial pipeline.

Position will visit customers within assigned territory.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree or equivalent in Business Chemical Engineering Chemistry or related technical degree and 6 years of progressive experience in an Account Management role in a B2B industry environment within the paints and coatings industry.

Applicants must have demonstrated experience with:

1) 6 years of experience in sales to strategic accounts.
2) project management.
3) developing comprehensive sales strategies for accounts.
4) conducting business reviews to ensure that business targets are met.
5) preparing sales presentations contracts and proposals.
6) identifying new business opportunities and determining existing or potential obstacles.
7) cross-functional processes and financial concepts related to sales and cost to serve.

Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply directly using the career page or submit a complete resume to Reference Job Code: #LF0329.

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: 52918