Sales and Market Support Specialist

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. 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 a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

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Sales and Market Support Specialist 
Didcot, Oxfordshire

Competitive Salary & Market Leading Benefits Package

Sales and Market Support Specialist – Introduction 

As a graduate in Marketing/Business with experience in a commercial environment this is a unique opportunity to enjoy an influential and rewarding career with a world expert in making coatings. Operating in over 150 countries, AkzoNobel is home to well-known brands, such as the UK’s favourite Dulux paint, and has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK & Europe. We are now recruiting a Sales and Market Support Specialist within our Vehicle Refinishes Division to deliver proactive and operational support in the execution of marketing, sales, communications and media plans.

Sales and Market Support Specialist – The Role
•    Implement individual activities like product launches, customer events, promotions.
•    Execute work within budget & agreed timescales.
•    Oversee or participate in market or strategic projects.
•    Supports key distributors directly with Sales Tools, promotions & any other requests.
•    Proofread & provides translation support for centrally created products leaflets, brochures, posters, websites.
•    Implement local tailor-made marketing programmes for selected strategic customers.
•    Implement product price changes & support product complexity reduction initiatives.
•    Maintain local press contacts.

Sales and Market Support Specialist – About You
•    Graduate in Marketing/Business.
•    Experience in a B2B commercial environment.
•    Effective project manager & able to prioritise multiple assignments.
•    Proficient in MSOffice
•    Excellent communication, organising & interpersonal skills.
•    Effective at building relationships.
•    Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
•    Experience in a marketing/sales environment an advantage.
•    Experience in a tech/tech service role an advantage.

Sales and Market Support Specialist – What Is In It For You 
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)
•    25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
•    Income protection
•    Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Employee Life Assurance
•    Company pension
•    Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

Sales and Market Support Specialist – How to Apply 
Apply online via the link below and we will get back to you. 

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.  

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.