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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Brand Manager - Trade Services 
Competitive salary plus market leading benefits package
Slough SL2 5DS

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose 
You will develop and maintain the tools & services that enable Dulux Trade to be the paint brand that is easiest to choose and use for professional audiences.

Job Responsibilities 
•    Build an in-depth knowledge of key professional audiences. 
•    Build an understanding of the key insights that drive their interactions with paint brands.
•    Manage & develop a suite of digital tools & services that are used by Professional audiences.
•    Collaborate with internal sales teams so that information and insights can be shared and received.
•    Collaborate with regional EMEA marketing colleagues to develop shared assets.
•    Lead cross-functional internal project teams to improve the tools & services on offer.
•    Responsible for tracking the Trade Services KPIs & produce regular reports.
•    Make recommendations for continuous improvement activities. 
•    Manage a digital agency to execute development sprints and a PR agency to support key projects

Job Requirements 
•    Graduate calibre 
•    Experience in B to B / B to C services in a customer facing role. 
•    Excellent communication, influencing & interpersonal skills.
•    Comfortable managing external supplier partners.

What Makes You Stand Out
•    Demonstrate the energy and drive to deliver complex projects
•    Some experience working within a matrix organisation structure.
•    Good at building relationships.
•    Experience gained in the home improvement or construction industry
•    Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel 
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.
•    Company pension.
•    Product discounts.
•    Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.  

Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

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.