Vacancies Territory 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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Territory Manager - Distributor
Field Based (Norfolk/ Suffolk/ Essex/ Cambs)

Who are AkzoNobel
Customers around the world use our trusted brands and products. Some of them are household names such as Dulux others are more specialist products but everything we make is likely to play an essential role in your daily routine. We are experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings setting the standard in colour and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Our products transform homes and interiors make buildings better keep transport moving and the wheels of industry turning. We have four clear and simple values: Customer Focused Deliver on Commitments Passion for Excellence and Winning Together.

Our company can only deliver sustainable high performance if our employees can reach their full potential and grow and develop together with AkzoNobel. We want to ensure employees are offered continuous learning and development opportunities.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced / new to sales professional to use their skills in a business that is expert in making coatings. Active in over 150 countries we have been awarded Top Employer status in the UK and you can be part of the AkzoNobel family. Join us and maximise the sales of Dulux Cuprinol. Polycell Hammerite Sikkens and Armstead via our Trade Retail and Automotive channels in your region.

The Role
Work with designated accounts in your territory to deliver sales profit and share and cash collection targets
Prospect for and develop new distribution opportunities
Developing appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods as well as providing quality of service
Execute business sales plans marketing initiatives new product launches promotions and more to grow profitability
Review our brand presence and maintain our brand leadership status by regularly merchandising our products to gain maximum awareness in store
Deliver customer service levels that ensure the market continues to use AkzoNobel products above all others.

About You
Sales experience or a willingness to learn on the job
Good at building relationships at all levels
Excellent communication interpersonal and practical financial skills
An understanding of category management and an eye for effective merchandising
Excels at achieving targets and are resilient in negotiations.
Full driving licence

What Is In It For You
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
Car
Healthcare
Bonus scheme
Company pension
Product discounts
Flexible benefits package including childcare vouchers and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you. We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

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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:56003