Technical Sales Representative Automotive

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Date: Apr 25, 2025

Location: Kraków, PL

Company: AkzoNobel

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

About the role

The purpose of this role is to provide technical support and training on the use and application of company products, services, equipment and documentation in acquiring new business and in maintaining existing customers.

Key responsibilities

Delivers training to customers on the use and application of the company products, equipment and documentation.
Conduct demonstrations of products and transfers the knowledge on Akzo Nobel process as well as on technical problem solving to the customers.
Performs technical scans and audits at designated customers.
Actively participates together with Sales Responsible in key phases of the sales process to prospects.
Proactively prevents and solves problems of a technical nature occurring at existing customers.
Conducts and/or assists in the testing process as well as in the implementation of new products and technologies.
Synchronizes own activities with all department using CRM, up-dates the key customers’ databases with valid, accurate and complete information (visit, products, equipment etc.).
Cooperates with the technical department in handling complex technical issues and claims and in educating customers on solutions.
Delivers periodical progress reports, proactively submits information regarding trends within the market and provides recommendations regarding improvements in the approach to the marketplace.
Promotes the positive company image and develops long-term relations with customers.
Coordinate, follow and technically support assigned customers with priority to the most important.

Job requirements

Good command of Polish and English.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in paint Automotive (preferred) or other manufacturing business.
Technical knowledge of coatings in Automotive Industry (preferred) or in other manufacturing Industry.
Good Knowledge of Office (Word, Excel, SAP) systems.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Category B driving license.
Able in building relationships with big variety of multiple stake holders.
Ready for frequent travels.

What We Offer

Annual bonus.
Company car.
Referral program.
LuxMed health care including dental, multisport membership, additional insurance.
Learning cafeteria and access to LinkedIn learning.
CSR Initiatives.
Hybrid model of work in a professional environment.

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.

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