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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Job Purpose

The purpose of the Sales Representative is to promote, sell, and secure new business including major accounts. Develop new territories and secure new accounts. Develop full market potential of existing customer. Promote product line acceptance among accounts. This position will support the Indiana Market.

Key Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains top level contact with the management of existing and potential customers.
Sees that all orders and other customer communications are promptly and accurately handle. Insures appropriate action on customer service problems.
Keep customer updated of pertinent information and “cutting edge” finish technologies.
Communicate with AkzoNobel departments on the customers changing needs.
Coordinate product development, inventory and ordering.
Weekly communication with upper management and purchasing department.
Insure proper pricing is communicated to the customer.
Communicate account activities to Sales Manager on a routine basis.
Maintains a professional and positive attitude.
Assist in the coordination of all new finish development between Design, Marketing and Manufacturing.
Work with customer on cost improvement opportunities.
Attend seminars and trade shows as determined by Sales Manager and Marketing Manager and, on occasion, travel with customer to view new technologies.
Keep abreast of new technology and products and communicate to customer.
Be proactive in utilization of productive customer with lunches, dinners, extracurricular activities.

Level of Autonomy

Functional and operational according to guidelines.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 2-5 years in the coating industry.
Previous experience in sales, customer service or marketing function.
Must be knowledgeable in various finish application systems and have good color matching skills.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and safety guidelines.
Ability to write or verbally deliver correspondence professionally and effectively to all levels of management, peer group and customers.
Must have effective interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to multi-task and balance priorities.
Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence.
Analytical reasoning and problem solving skills.
Basic computer skills; email, sending reports, etc.
Coaching/teaching and decision making skills.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment in customer’s site.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to participate and complete a qualitative and quantitative respirator fit test, and use respirator as required.

Benefits/Rewards

The salary range for these skills is: $106,000 to $118,000 based on evaluated experience level. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future. This role eligible for an annual bonus target of 35%, based on individual and company performance.

Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Annual bonus
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
Paid Parental leave
Hybrid work for most exempt roles
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee referral bonus

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: 53416