Technical Account Manager Yacht - Gold Coast & Whitsundays

Coomera, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

About AkzoNobelSince 1792, 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 International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're 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. 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.For more information please visit© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.The roleAkzoNobel is a global leader in yacht coatings, trusted by professional boatbuilders and owners to deliver exceptional performance and finish. We're looking for a driven Technical Account Manager to own sales and technical support for our AwlGrip, International and Sea Hawk paint product portfolios across the Gold Coast, Whitsundays, Northern NSW and Darwin regions. If you have a passion for boats, thrive on building relationships, driving revenue and solving complex technical challenges, this role is for you.What you'll do

Own and grow a portfolio of end-user and reseller accounts, executing against agreed sales plans
Manage your territory with a great deal of autonomy, suggesting and implementing strategies to grow and improve AkzoNobel's business
Identify and secure new customers outside existing networks, targeting Awlmix colour-mixing opportunities
Deliver product and technical training to resellers and end users
Drive sales performance, analyse variances to targets, recommend and implement corrective actions
Represent AkzoNobel at boat shows and brand-building events
Manage and improve customer relationships to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty

What we're looking for

Proven sales negotiation and influencing abilities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong presentation, IT and analytical capabilities
Meticulous attention to technical detail and reporting
Flexible, team-oriented approach with business management experience
Paint knowledge and skills are an advantage, but full training will be provided

Why AkzoNobelBeing a Global company, we have a suite of benefits we can offer in addition your standard permanent role and job stability:

Career Pathway and Training: We're committed to helping you reach your career goals. We offer training and development opportunities that open doors to your next steps.
Performance Bonuses: A competitive base salary with the potential to earn annual performance bonuses on top!
Let AkzoNobel help you meet your health goals: Your health matters to us. Enjoy financial support for health and wellbeing programs of your choice each year.
Tools of the Trade: We provide the tools you need to excel - a fully maintained company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone.
Want to stretch your dollar further? Enjoy our employee benefits on discounted private health insurance with Bupa and free access for you and your family on our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), that include discount on retail goods and services.
Looking for more perks? Join us to find out more…

How to ApplySubmit your resume and cover letter to via “apply now” explaining why you're the ideal candidate for this role.Join us and help propel our Yacht Coatings business to new heights!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.

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