Assistant Area Sales Manager
AkzoNobel
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Permanent
- Full-time
- University Education - Paint technology/ Chemical/Paint Engineering Degree/Science graduate
- 3-5 years' experience in B2B sales profile preferably in Industrial Paint/Coatings/Industrial Adhesives/Industrial Lubricants/ Industrial waterproofing & construction chemicals.
- Should be able to grasp our core product & technology range in order to promote to customers. - Industrial Paints Product & Market Knowledge
- Should be willing to travel and explore the untapped market potential.
- Should be willing to travel, expected travel component 50 to 70% of the time within region.
- Appropriate knowledge and AN HSE&S Competence as per AN HSE requirements for the Sales role
- Should have good negotiation, communication, commercial and interpersonal skills
- Responsible for development & expansion of Geographical foot print to increase Marine & Protective Coating Market share in respective region - Primarily for Saurashtra and partially Central Gujarat.
- Responsible for delivering budgeted revenue & profit targets.
- Responsible for maintaining B2B & Distributors accounts
- Responsible for development activity including projects, Maintenance & OEM segment
- Responsible for collections & handling finance related compliance.
- Handling product technical recommendations, trials and complaints.
- Conducting regular training & promotional programs with the customers/dealers
- Responsible for adhering business processes on time - Demand Planning & forecasting, CRM , sales reports etc
- Ensuring strict compliance to Global and Local HSE Standards as per company policy.
- Should be ready for from Saurashtra base location.
- Understanding and learning the sales process.
- Effective communication - both oral and written
- Self-motivated to challenge oneself and learn.
- Perseverance and Passion.
- Aptitude for problem solving
- Willingness to learn & adopt new skills & processes.
- A good team player