Asst Area Sales Manager

AkzoNobel; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Bengaluru seeks an experienced B2B sales professional in paints and coatings to manage Archi segment customers and drive revenue. You will handle existing accounts, develop new prospects, and coordinate with architects, builders and façade consultants.

Role requires 4–6 years in paints sales, and familiarity with Tamil and Telugu. The position emphasizes collections, market development, and strategic selling within a defined territory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of B2B sales experience in paints and coatings.
• Familiar with at least two local languages (Tamil and Telugu).

Responsibilities

• Handling Existing Customer base on Archi Segment.
• Responsible for collections & any finance-related issues.
• Discover and develop customers from the market platform to the buying platform.
• Handling all product trials and complaints.
• Maintain data on product performance and product movement.
• Developing innovative sales strategies to increase sales within an assigned territory.
• Conducting surveys to better understand customer needs.
• Gather market intelligence / Competitor Activities.
• Maintain sales data and comparisons with budget.
• Regular touch with key Architects, Builders & façade consultants to handle indirect sales.
• Level of autonomy.

Skills

B2B sales

Paints & coatings sales

Tamil

Telugu

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, 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 150 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.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Purpose of the job

To Handle Existing Customer Base, demonstrate and sell products or services to potential buyers, and negotiate sales terms.

Identify new markets and customer leads, and pitch prospective customers.

Experience with Archi Customers / Segment

Key responsibilities

• Handling Existing Customer base on Archi Segment
• Responsible for collections & any finance-related issues.
• Discover and develop customers from the market platform to the buying platform
• Handling all product trials and complaints.
• Maintain data on product performance and product movement.
• Developing innovative sales strategies to increase sales within an assigned territory.
• Conducting surveys to better understand customer needs.
• Gather market intelligence / Competitor Activities.
• Maintain sales data and comparisons with budget.
• Should have regular touch with key Architects, Builders & façade consultant to handle Indirect sales
• Level of autonomy

He can Handle Existing & New customer requirements aligned with line manager.

Job requirements

• Min 4 to 6 Years Exp in B2B sales, should have Paints and Coatings Sales Exp
• Familiar with at least 2 of 3 Local languages - Tamil & Telugu

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.