Sales Representative (Houston, TX, US, 77091) en AkzoNobel | AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel | AkzoNobel · Houston, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Houston
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
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.
Job 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 handled. Ensures appropriate action on customer service problems.
- Keep customers updated on 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 the purchasing department
- Ensure proper pricing is communicated to the customer
- Communicate account activities to the 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 the 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 multitask 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 at the 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 a respirator as required.
Total Compensation
- The salary range for these skills is: $95,000 to $110,000 + a 35% Annual Bonus
- 401K retirement savings with a 6% company match
- Medical insurance with HSA
- Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
- Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay
- Short & Long-term disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Career growth opportunities
- Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
- Employee referral plan
- Employee appreciation days
AkzoNobel is an equal opportunity employer. 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 accordance with applicable laws, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Requisition ID: 48670 #LI-HE1
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