Key Account Representative Jobs

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

Drive and achieve Sell Out target for MTI Independent Stores

Support RSMs/TO Sell In Target achievement for respective distributors

Key Accountabilities

Collaborate with Customer Marketing in developing and executing in store promotion and activation based on shopper inside

Ensure on time deployment of NPD's in the store and distributor

Key Activities

Ensure required stocks are availability at store and distributor level

Implement in store visibility and merchandising as per guidelines

Ensure POST Productivity as per target

Experience

• Superior Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint and Word),
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized with good project management skills; ability to multi-task effectively with cross functional teams and meet deadlines
• Should have the ability to convert Research data and Commercial data into insights and commercial business ideas
• Graduate degree/diploma – preferably in Business Management, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration or similar with 3-5 years of commercial experience
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal communication skills) and strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong understanding of the commercial operations with prior experience in sales is mandatory – category sales experience in other industries or sales experience in paint and/or building and construction material industry will be an advantage

Education

• Graduate degree/diploma – preferably in Business Management, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration or similar with 3-5 years of commercial experience

Competencies

Accepting Direction

Accepting Responsibility

Acquiring Information

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: 32225