Junior Sales Representative - Marine & Protective Coatings

Description

• Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, and training sessions
• Ensure timely follow-up on customer inquiries and service requests
• Participate in TSR training and temporarily support the TSR team to assist customers onsite
• Support commercial targets for small-to-medium accounts with growth potential
• Handle, lift, and carry equipment and materials (up to 25kg).
• Represent AkzoNobel professionally and promote a positive company reputation
• Solve customer and product-related issues and participate in new product testing/implementation
• Build relationships with customers, understand needs, and support account strategy execution
• Monitor market trends and recommend improvements to sales approach
• Maintain accurate CRM and reporting data, including visit reports and action plans
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Perform tasks involving stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Requirements

• Maintain visual acuity, depth perception, and color recognition essential to inspection work.
• Learn product technology, industry applications, and internal/external communication practices
• Strong English communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, self-driven work style
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM tools
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and multitasking capabilities
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (required for Controlled Goods Clearance)
• Ability to travel within Canada and occasionally to the United States (up to 30%)
• Recent university graduate in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed and use required PPE at customer sites
• Ability to perform physical aspects of TSR duties, including climbing and extended standing
• Ability to complete AMPP Basic Coating Inspector certification (training provided)

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Benefits:
• Drug, Medical, Life Insurance
• Pension Plan: Company-matched
• Structured career development and mentorship
• Professional Development: Training and opportunities to attend industry events
• Physical fitness reimbursement
• Base Salary: $70,000 – $80,000
• Vehicle Allowance: $800/month + mileage reimbursement
• Bonus: 15% based on individual and corporate performance
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Time Off: 3 weeks vacation, 5 personal/sick days, 3 floater days
• An inclusive, safety-focused culture with global opportunities
• Paramedical coverage (including massage therapy)
• Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance