Assistant Manager Sales

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s 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. We’re 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. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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1. Purpose of the job

The candidate should bring new customers and manage existing customers.

The Candidate will be involved in sales, business development along with Collections and line trial

2. Key responsibilities

Responsible for development & expansion of Geographical foot print to increase Marine & Protective Coating Market share in respective region.

Responsible for delivering budgeted revenue & profit targets.

Responsible for maintaining B2B & Distributors accounts.

Responsible for collections & any finance related issues.

Handling product technical recommendations, trials and complaints.

Conducting regular training & promotional programs with the customers/dealers .

Responsible for adhering business processes on time – Demand Planning & forecasting, CRM , sales reports etc.

Ensuring strict compliance to Global and Local HSE Standards as per company policy.

3. Job requirements

Graduation in Mechanical/Chemical/Naval and Marine Engineering

2 to 3 years’ experience in B2B sales profile Experience in Sales preferably in Marine Coatings/Industrial Paint/Coatings/Industrial Adhesives/Industrial Lubricants/ Industrial Consumables

Should be able to grasp our core product & technology range in order to promote to customers. – Marine Paints Product & Market Knowledge

Should be willing to travel and explore the untapped market potential.

Appropriate knowledge and AN HSE&S Competence as per AN HSE requirements for the Sales role

Good negotiation, communication, commercial and interpersonal skills

Effective communication – both oral and written

Self-motivated to challenge oneself and learn.

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 applicable. In 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.