Industrial Coatings - Sales Representative - British Columbia Job Burnaby area,BC Canada,Sales

About Akzo Nobel

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.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to be the frontline sales person and technical service person who is responsible for the execution of agreed sales and profitability targets in a set territory established by the business by developing new business and expanding the business with existing customers. Along with providing technical service as the business requires inside and outside of the defined sales territory.

Assigned Territory

The assigned territory covers the Province of British Columbia, with a primary focus on the Greater Vancouver Area and Lower Mainland. The ideal candidate will reside in or near the Greater Vancouver area. The role requires approximately 30% travel throughout the territory, with occasional travel to the United States as business needs require.

Total Compensation

Annual base Salary of $80,.00 to $95,.00

35% Bonus based on personal and corporate performance.

Vehicle Allowance of $/monthly + KM reimbursement

3 weeks’ vacation + 5 personal/Sick days + 2 company determined floater days.

Pension Plan with employee contribution match

Benefits including Drug, Medical, Life Insurance, Paramedical (including massage) an more.

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine

Physical Fitness Reimbursement

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Sales & Account Management

Manage an assigned sales territory and execute account plans aligned with regional and global business strategies.

Identify strategic customers, projects, and key decision-makers, and mobilize internal resources to support business opportunities.

Develop and manage the commercial pipeline in CRM and deliver agreed financial and non-financial targets.

Build and maintain senior-level relationships with existing and prospective customers.

Coordinate and recommend pricing and identify cost-saving and business improvement opportunities.

Independently plan customer visits and travel based on account priorities and business needs.

Technical & Customer Solutions

Provide technical expertise, product training, and application support to customers.

Develop coating specifications, technical reports, surveys, and presentations.

Conduct technical inspections and audits at customer locations.

Identify, prevent, and resolve technical issues and manage complex customer complaints.

Keep customers informed of relevant product developments, applications, and emerging technologies.

Business Development & Industry Engagement

Develop and deliver presentations for customer meetings, conferences, seminars, and trade shows.

Strengthen customer relationships through ongoing business and industry engagement.

Communicate key account activities, opportunities, and issues to Sales Management.

Travel with customers, when appropriate, to evaluate new technologies and applications.

Operate independently within established functional, commercial, and operational business guidelines.

Job Requirements

Experience, Certifications & Education

Minimum 5 years of experience in the coatings industry, preferably heavy industrial or marine.

Minimum 3 years of sales or…