Industrial Coatings Territory Sales Specialist

AkzoNobel, Inc; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug, Medical, Dental benefits

Life Insurance

Pension Plan with matched contribution

3 weeks vacation + 5 personal/sick + 2

Company gym/fitness reimbursement

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a frontline sales/technical service professional to drive sales and profitability across a BC territory. You will develop new business and expand with existing customers while providing technical service both inside and outside the defined sales area.

The role requires travel around 30% of the time, including occasional trips to the United States, with a competitive base salary and performance bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the coatings industry, preferably heavy industrial or marine.
• Experience in sales or marketing in industrial coatings or related field.
• AMPP, NACE, FROSIO coating inspector certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sales & Account Management: manage territory and account plans.
• Identify strategic customers and opportunities, mobilize internal resources.
• Develop and manage the CRM pipeline and hit targets.
• Build senior-level relationships with customers and prospects.
• Coordinate pricing and pursue cost-saving opportunities.
• Plan customer visits and travel based on priorities.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Technical understanding of coatings

CRM experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AkzoNobel in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a frontline sales/technical service professional to drive sales and profitability across a BC territory. You will develop new business and expand with existing customers while providing technical service both inside and outside the defined sales area.

The role requires travel around 30% of the time, including occasional trips to the United States, with a competitive base salary and performance bonus structure.