Territory Sales Manager

Akzo Nobel; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Territory Sales Manager to nurture customer relationships and maximize sales potential across Somerset and Dorset. This role involves executing sales plans, overseeing product launches, and delivering exceptional customer service. Join a company with a rich history in coatings, offering personal development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong sales skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic market.

Benefits

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Income protection

Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Life Assurance

Company pension

Product discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced sales professional with a record of delivering sales growth.
• Driving license required for field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales plans and implement marketing incentives.
• Identify and execute new business opportunities.
• Deliver high customer service levels.

Skills

Sales Management

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Territory Sales Manager

Dulux Paints Distributor Team

Salary of £30,000 - £41,000 competitive bonus and benefits package

Field Based to cover Somerset and Dorset areas including Taunton, Glastonbury, Blandford, Warminster, Yeovil and Bridgwater

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.

Job Purpose

Your remit will be to nurture existing and new customer relationships to maximise the potential of our independent and large-scale outlets in your sales territory within our portfolio of trade, retail, and automotive brands.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute sales plans.
• Implement marketing & promotional incentives.
• Oversee new product launches & merchandising.
• Carry out reviews & work to increase brand presence, awareness and leadership.
• Identify & execute new business opportunities.
• Deliver high customer service levels to ensure the market continues to use our products above all others.

Job Requirements

• Experienced sales professional/Key Account Manager.
• Record of delivering consistent profitable sales growth within a fast-paced environment.
• Driving licence.
• Good at nurturing in-depth client relationships.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Excellent communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.

Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

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.