Vacancies Account Representative, Automotive and Vehicle Refinishes (Central Valley CA)

Serve as frontline salesperson with responsibility for the execution of agreed sales and profitability targets within the assigned sales area. Will develop new business and support/expand the business with existing customers.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of automotive and industrial end users and distributor partners to execute the sales plan.
• Generate leads and maintain customer pipeline.
• Identify develop and close business opportunities with existing customers and new customers.
• Monitor sales performance against agreed targets on a regular basis. Execute territory plans to achieve revenue and profitability objectives. Identify and implement remedial actions as required.
• Coordinate and provide consistent account support with technical distribution customer service and other internal teams.
• Collect report and analyze customer feedback on current and future market trends.
• Represent AkzoNobel professionally at customer meetings industry events demonstrations and training activities.

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or related field preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement.
• 3 years business-to-business account management or business development experience. Automotive collision-repair vehicle-refinish paint coatings or distribution experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to develop new business while maintaining strong existing customer relationships.
• Must possess commercial and business acumen as well as an understanding of cross functional processes and financial concepts related to sales and cost to serve.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to manage stakeholders.
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to drive results.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to create value propositions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience using sales software and customer relationship management (CRM) software preferred.
• Must be able to travel locally within the assigned territory on a daily basis. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

• Central Valley California

This position may be based in one of the following locations:

• Sacramento California
• Modesto California
• Fresno California
• Bakersfield California

The salary range for these skills is $90000.00 - $110000.00 based upon experience. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

This position is eligible for an annual bonus target of 35% based on individual and company performance. This position is also eligible for a monthly vehicle allowance and mileage reimbursement.

Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental Vision Life AD&D benefits
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Generous vacation personal and holiday pay
Paid Parental leave
Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee referral bonus

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