Account Manager - Powder

Overview

Frontline sales professional managing accounts and growing business in GA/SC

Key Responsibilities

• market analysis
• sales tracking
• export coordination
• program administration
• warranty claims
• lead generation

Tasks

-Collect, report, and analyze the customer feedback / information on present as well as future market trends in the context of possible further market penetration. -Monitor sales against agreed targets on a regular basis to ensure they are met and where necessary the need for remedial actions are identified, reported and implemented. -Coordinate export shipments including order generation, shipment coordingation, and collections. -Administer international sales programs and promotions. -Coordinate inter-nations co-op and promotional activities. -Provide appropriate and agreed levels of contact, service and support to ensure sales targets are met. -Manage a portfolio of customers, in a designated area, to execute sales plan. -Resolve international warranty claims. -Promote the positive company image and develop long-term relations with the customers. -Screen customer base for new opportunities, generate leads and maintain pipeline.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• paints
• sales
• project management
• stakeholder
• respirator

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree preferred -Knowledge & Work Experience – Paints and coatings industry, any B2B industry environment. -3-5 years of work experience in commercial roles, sales and key account management or sales to strategic accounts required -Fluent in English -Skills – Stakeholder management, project management, decision making, creating value propositions, drive, results orientation, customer service orientation, problem solving, communication and presentation, commercial and business acumen, basic understanding of cross functional processes and financial concepts related to sales and cost to serve. -Must be able to participate and complete a qualitative and quantitative respirator fit test, and use respirator as required.

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About Akzonobel

-From early paint makers to a global coatings powerhouse, the company has a rich history dating back to 1792. -Projects range from residential walls to yacht hulls, aerospace components, and industrial machinery. -Five core businesses—decorative, automotive & specialty, industrial, marine & yacht, and powder coatings—highlight its diverse reach. -An unusual fact: the company produces expandable microspheres used in adhesives and aerospace composites. -A legacy of bold deals includes the 2008 acquisition of ICI and the establishment of its specialty chemicals arm.

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