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.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

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Trade Sales Representative

Field Based Dublin

Competitive salary plus market leading benefits package

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose 
Join our Decorative Paints division and you will maximise the sales and profitability of our brands by building business relationships with industry professionals. This will involve selling the benefits of our brands and offering excellent service, technical advice and specifications. Key will be the ability to develop relationships with key construction companies, Painting contractors, professional decorators as well as architects and design teams.  

Job Responsibilities 
•    Develop & implement a regional business plan. 
•    Maximise sales opportunities by building a strong customer relationship and influencing key customers to specify and use AkzoNobel products.
•    Create suitable specifications that will satisfy the customer and drive profitable sales for Dulux Paints Ireland.
•    Identify & win new business/distribution opportunities.
•    Build a clear understanding of customer objectives & KPI’s. 
•    Negotiate pricing/promotions within agreed parameters.
•    Help resolve customer queries/complaints.
•    Produce regular performance reporting.
•    Monitor & report on market/competitor activities

Job Requirements 
•    Experience as a successful sales professional.
•    Record of delivering consistent profitable sales growth within a fast-paced environment.
•    Good at nurturing in-depth client relationships.
•    Full driving licence.

What Makes You Stand Out
•    Excellent communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills.
•    Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
•    A thorough understanding of building, construction practice and industry legislation.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel 
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).
•    21 days holidays plus Good Friday excluding bank holidays
•    Cycle to work scheme 
•    Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Eligibility for company bonus schemes (if applicable)
•    Healthcare membership Scheme allowance after 15 months service
•    Death in Service & Income protection policies
•    Defined Contribution Pension membership after 6 months service

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 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: 47324