Key Account Executive

About AkzoNobel

Since 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 Dulux, 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.

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Job Title: Key Account Executive

Job Holder:

Proposed Job Level:  G8

BU: SC-Auto

Location: Pune

Sub BU: ASC

Job Family: Sales

Reports to: Manager Sales

Functional reporting: Manager Sales/RMDM

# Direct Reports: none

Direct Reports:  none

Reason for Proposal

Requirements for Job (education or experience required to be able to perform this job):

• Bachelor's education or Diploma in Paint technology preferred.
• Should have fair knowledge of MS Excel for reporting purpose. Experience in B2B Sales and service (Paint or chemical sales and service to  Automotive OEM ,Ancillary Tier1,2 in Plastic industry is preferred ).
• Any experience in Commercial Vehicle refinish Market ,plastic substrate painting industry, secondary demand generation, trouble shooting etc will be an added advantage.
• OEM Handling

Key Objectives/Principal Accountabilities(kindly limit to a maximum of eight)

• Experience in plastic painting and Knowledge of plastic component industry
• Should be able to generate new enquiry
• Should be able handle to customer complaints independently
• Should be able to do payment Collection from customer  and plan material
• Should be able to understand customer requirement and communicate to lab and seniors

Key success factors

-To generate new enquire

-Closing customer complaints in shortest possible time

Other competencies

- Willingness to travel around 15 days of the month

- Demand generation background will be preferred

- Technical knowledge of Paints will be added advantage

- Strong communication skills

- Knowledge of MS Office

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.