Sales Representative (Salt Lake Area)

Akzo Nobel N.V • Houston, TX

73d • $95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees