Business Development Manager

Akzonobel; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel seeks a Business Development Manager to drive sales of protective coatings in the Philippines. You will develop new customers and manage distributors, coordinating trials, training, and promotions to grow market share.

The role requires travel, strong relationship-building, and adherence to HSE standards. You will work closely with technical services and finance to ensure timely deliveries and robust CRM and forecasting processes, with a focus on expanding the coatings footprint.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience within coatings or related industrial sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with proactive approach to business development.
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline and credit handling.
• Willingness to travel and explore untapped markets.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development of protective coatings in the Philippines through direct customers & distributors.
• Acquire new customers and manage existing accounts; build and expand geographic footprint.
• Coordinate with tech service on trials, complaints and product recommendations.
• Conduct trainings and promotions with customers and dealers; ensure on-time deliveries.
• Manage demand planning, forecasting, CRM, and monthly reporting per processes.
• Develop and maintain a strong commercial pipeline and strategic relations with channel partners.

Skills

B2B sales

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Lead generation / pipeline

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Naval & Marine)

Job description

Since , we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. 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 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

• To drive business development of protective coatings in Philippines through direct customers & distributors in high growth geography across the region.
• The candidate should bring new customers and manage existing customers.
• The candidate will be involved in business development along with collections and line trial.
• Responsible for maintaining B2B & Distributors accounts.
• Responsible for development & expansion of geographical foot print to increase Protective Coatings market share in respective region.
• Handling product technical recommendations, coordinating with technical service on trials and complaints.
• Conducting regular training & promotional programs with the customers/dealers.
• Responsible for adhering business processes on time – Demand Planning & Forecasting, CRM, monthly reports etc.
• Ensuring strict compliance to Global and Local HSE Standards as per company policy.
• Drive Innovation through customers and develop relevant commercial pipeline for respective accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement across the organization to generate value to customers – Forecast, Service, Capability, Efficiency and Productivity.
• Effectively manage credits of customers & distributors by reducing the OD% & managing Bad debts.
• Screening customer base for new opportunities, generating leads, maintaining pipeline, identifying new potential customers and new market opportunities.
• Promote a positive company image and develop long-term relationship with the customers.
• Channel Partner management & drive business through distributor network.
• Build/maintain expert knowledge on the features/benefits of available products/services.
• Co-ordinating with Stake Holders & ensuring for On-Time deliveries to customers.
• Extending support to team members as & when required.

Job Requirement

• Graduation in Mechanical/Chemical/Naval and Marine Engineering
• 5 to 7 years experience in B2B sales profile
• Experience in Sales preferably in Protective or Marine Coatings/Industrial Coatings/Industrial Adhesives/Industrial Lubricants/ Industrial Consumables.
• Should be able to grasp our core product & technology range in order to promote to customers. – Protective Coatings Product Portfolio & Market Knowledge
• Should be willing to travel and explore the untapped market potential
• Appropriate knowledge on HSE requirements and should be competent in HSE&S for the Sales role
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective communication – both oral and written
• Self-motivated to challenge oneself and learn.
• Role based in Manila

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.

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