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 the customer updated on pertinent information
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 the Sales Manager and Marketing Manager, and, on occasion, travel with a customer to view new technologies
Keep abreast of new technology and products, and communicate with customers
Be proactive in the utilization of productive customers with lunches, dinners, and extracurricular activities
Job Requirements
Minimum of 2-5 years in the coating industry, preferably in the marine or protective coatings industry
Previous experience in sales, customer service, or a 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
Total Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000, which reflects the skills and experience required for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate's qualifications and other factors, and the range may be adjusted in the future as needed. Additionally, an Annual Bonus scheme is in place for this role.
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
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: 46982#LI-HE1
