Vacancies Area Sales Manager DACH (mwd)

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples 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. Were 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. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.

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Our International Farbenwerke GmbH is looking for a

Your Responsibilities

Lead manage and motivate the Yacht DACH sales team to achieve revenue margin and profit targets

Develop and execute effective regional sales strategies and country-specific action plans

Set annual sales and growth targets based on budget requirements and monitor all key KPIs

Work closely with key functions (forecasting demand planning purchasing customer service marketing quality logistics) to ensure seamless business execution

Identify new business opportunities and support implementation in cooperation with Regional Sales Manager North Europe

Ensure regular customer visits maintain market proximity and coach the sales team on selling skills

Coordinate technical support for complex inquiries and ensure high customer satisfaction

Ensure accurate and up-to-date CRM / SAP data and deliver routine business reports and reviews

Recruit train and develop a competent and engaged sales force and foster a strong team culture

Represent the company at industry events and build long-term relationships with customers and stakeholders

Drive compliance with all HSE and company regulations and continuously improve sales processes and ways of working

Your Qualifications

Several years of experience in the paints & coatings industry or a similar B2B environment ideally in sales marketing or key account management

Degree in Engineering or Business Management preferred

Proven leadership experience with strong stakeholder project and change management skills

Strong commercial acumen strategic thinking and the ability to create value propositions

Excellent communication interpersonal influencing and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities and deliver results in a diverse market landscape

Extensive travel within the DACH region required

Fluent in German and English

Your Benefits

Attractive compensation

Above-average pension scheme

30 days of vacation

External employee assistance for personal and professional matters

Company car for private use (1% taxation rule)

If you are interested in this position please apply on our careers page

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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 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.

Requisition ID : 50442

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills : Instrument,Customer Service,Access,Agriculture,Infection Control,Cement

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1