Sales Representative (East Texas Region)

AkzoNobel • Houston, TX

3d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to be the frontline sales person who is  responsible for the execution of agreed sales and profitability targets established by the business within the assigned sales area  by developing new business and expanding the business with existing customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge & Work Experience – Paints and coatings industry, any B2B industry environment.
• 3-5 years of work experience in commercial roles, sales, and key account management or sales to strategic accounts required
• Fluent in English
• Skills – Stakeholder management, project management, decision making, creating value propositions, drive, results orientation, customer service orientation, problem solving, communication and presentation, commercial and business acumen, basic understanding of cross-functional processes and financial concepts related to sales and cost to serve
• Must be able to participate in and complete a qualitative and quantitative respirator fit test, and use a respirator as required. (not mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customers, in a designated area, to execute sales plan
• Screen customer base for new opportunities, generate leads and maintain pipeline
• Provide appropriate and agreed levels of contact, service and support to ensure sales targets are met
• Monitor sales against agreed targets on a regular basis to ensure they are met and where necessary the need for remedial actions are identified, reported and implemented
• Collect, report, and analyze the customer feedback / information on present as well as future market trends in the context of possible further market penetration
• Promote the positive company image and develop long-term relations with the customers
• Coordinate export shipments including order generation, shipment coordingation, and collections
• Administer international sales programs and promotions
• Coordinate inter-nations co-op and promotional activities
• Resolve international warranty claims
• Independently prepare sales presentations, contracts and proposals to ensure successful outcome of transactions.
• Manage claims negotiation to minimize liability.

Benefits

• 401K retirement savings with a 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, and 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level