We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. 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 a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

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Territory Sales Manager for Dulux Paints Distributor Team
Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
Dorset and Hampshire 
 
What is a Territory Sales Manager in the Distributor Team? In line with our values, ethical methods and quality of service, your daily work will utilise your skills to maintain and develop 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.
 
In this exciting and engaging role, you will be afforded the autonomy to use your initiative to grow profitability through executing sales plans, marketing and promotional incentives, new product launches, merchandising, reviewing, and increasing brand presence, awareness and leadership while identifying and executing new business opportunities.
 
The ability to deliver high customer service levels and deliver on commitments is essential to ensure the market continues to use our products above all others.
 
The successful candidate must have a full driving license, which is required for duties in the role. What is most important is a customer focused mindset, an outgoing, positive attitude, and the ability to build strong customer relationships.
 
You may have a background in sales or account management but given our passion around the development of people, we will support, coach, and enable you to grow sales & negotiation skills.
 
What Is In It For You
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
•    Outstanding company pension
•    Product discounts
•    Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

How To Apply
Apply online via the link below and we will get back to you.
 
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.
 
At AkzoNobel, we believe we can only grow our business as fast as we grow our people, so if you want to be involved in a business that will invest in you and give you the opportunity to develop, please submit your application.
 
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.

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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 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.