Junior Sales Representative - Marine & Protective Coatings

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• Structured career development and mentorship
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• An inclusive, safety-focused culture with global opportunities

Job Purpose

This developmental role is designed for a recent university graduate. Over a structured 24–36 month program, you will build technical expertise and commercial competencies through an initial Technical Service Representative (TSR) assignment, followed by progression into an entry-level Sales Representative role. You will support business growth by delivering agreed sales and profitability targets within an assigned territory while providing technical and customer support.

Details

Territory & Travel: Primarily the Greater Vancouver area but will need to travel all over Canada and to the USA on occasion.  Requires approximately 30% overnight travel.
Location:  This position is classified as remote, with work performed from a home office rather than a standard AkzoNobel site. The ideal candidate will live in or close to the Greater Vancouver Area.

Total Compensation

• Base Salary: $70,000 – $80,000
• Bonus: 15% based on individual and corporate performance
• Vehicle Allowance: $800/month + mileage reimbursement
• Time Off: 3 weeks vacation, 5 personal/sick days, 3 floater days
• Health & Wellness Benefits:
  • Drug, Medical, Life Insurance
  • Paramedical coverage (including massage therapy)
  • Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Physical fitness reimbursement
• Pension Plan: Company-matched
• Professional Development: Training and opportunities to attend industry events

Key Responsibilities

• Learn product technology, industry applications, and internal/external communication practices
• Participate in TSR training and temporarily support the TSR team to assist customers onsite
• Support commercial targets for small-to-medium accounts with growth potential
• Build relationships with customers, understand needs, and support account strategy execution
• Solve customer and product-related issues and participate in new product testing/implementation
• Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, and training sessions
• Maintain accurate CRM and reporting data, including visit reports and action plans
• Monitor market trends and recommend improvements to sales approach
• Represent AkzoNobel professionally and promote a positive company reputation
• Ensure timely follow-up on customer inquiries and service requests

General Requirements

• Recent university graduate in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field
• Ability to complete AMPP Basic Coating Inspector certification (training provided)
• Ability to perform physical aspects of TSR duties, including climbing and extended standing
• Ability to travel within Canada and occasionally to the United States (up to 30%)
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (required for Controlled Goods Clearance)
• Strong English communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, self-driven work style
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and multitasking capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM tools
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed and use required PPE at customer sites

Physical Requirements

This role involves working in industrial and marine environments. Candidates must be able to:

• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Perform tasks involving stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Handle, lift, and carry equipment and materials (up to 25kg).
• Maintain visual acuity, depth perception, and color recognition essential to inspection work.