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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Technical Sales Representative – Commercial Vehicle Coatings
Location: Field Based - To cover Bristol, Solihull and Birmingham

Competitive salary plus benefits 

We’re looking for a Technical Sales Representative to help drive growth and deliver expert technical support across our Commercial Vehicle coatings market. In this role, you’ll combine hands-on product expertise with customer relationship skills to deliver training, support new business, and strengthen partnerships with existing clients.

At AkzoNobel, we’re proud of our heritage and our reputation for innovation. You’ll join a team that’s passionate about excellence, where your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills will make a real difference in how we serve our customers.

What you’ll do:
•    Deliver professional training and demonstrations on product use, application techniques, and equipment for existing and prospective customers.
•    Support sales colleagues during key phases of the sales process, bringing technical expertise to help win and retain business.
•    Conduct technical audits and trials at customer sites, ensuring optimal product performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
•    Proactively solve technical issues for customers, coordinating with technical teams to provide solutions and education.
•    Assist with testing and implementation of new products and technologies.
•    Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM systems, including audit reports, visit notes, and equipment details.
•    Promote AkzoNobel’s values and build long-term relationships with customers, representing the brand positively at all times.
•    Provide feedback and insights on market trends, recommending ways to strengthen our approach and training offer.
•    Coordinate visit schedules with the Sales Representative and deliver training independently on-site.

What you bring:
•    A minimum of A Level (science or business) or equivalent work experience.
•    Extensive hands-on application experience, ideally within the Commercial Vehicle or Car Refinish industry.
•    Strong problem-solving skills with the confidence to manage unexpected technical challenges.
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to engage and influence at all levels.
•    Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
•    Skilled at building credibility and strong working relationships quickly.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office.
•    Full driving licence and willingness to travel within the region.

Who you are:
•    Enthusiastic and ambitious, with a drive for continuous improvement.
•    A confident trainer who can adapt their approach to different audiences.
•    Curious, open to learning, and committed to delivering high-quality results.
•    A team player who leads by example and shares knowledge generously.

Ready to combine your technical expertise with commercial impact?

Apply now and help us shape the future of the Commercial Vehicle coatings market.

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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 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.

Requisition ID: 48198