Key Account Manager

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples 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. Were 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. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

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The purpose of this role is to ensure that adequate resources and capability (people and processes) reside within the business to manage business relationships with nominated Key Accounts (current customers and new prospects) where the business has significant dependency on the accounts from a strategic perspective.

Preferred location: Columbus, OH - Indianapolis or Fort Wayne IN.

Create and execute Key Account Plan globally aligned with Regional / Global Segment & Marketing plan
Develop relevant Commercial pipeline for respective Key Account
Deliver financial KPIs from budget to actual regional P&L
Deliver financial KPIs from budget to actual consolidated global Key Account P&L
Drive innovation through Key Account
Develop and maintain contact map within each Key Account at all reporting level and across all functions
Drive Continuous Improvement across the organization to generate value to customers Service, capability, efficiency and productivity
Enhance Key Account management capability across the entire organization and across all functions
Collaborate with cross functional teams including relevant teams at the key accounts to prioritize new developments, make plans for trials, etc.
Provide support and leadership to sales, customer services and technical teams by showing vision, putting in resources to ensure high service levels and operational efficiency
Steward new business development projects opposite Key Account requirements
Contribute to and provide input as a member of the global Key Account team and the regional commercial teams especially for Market Intelligence New product development, IBP and CRM
High level of field engagement with Key Accounts
High level of engagement with Sr. Leadership of Key Accounts
Quarterly review with Senior Leadership
Ensure contract compliance with Key Accounts

Market blitzes and mutual action planning
Quarterly review sessions and appropriate market actions
Scorecard development & accountability
Sales incentive plans and market development plans creation to drive growth (will need approval, but Key Account Manager would be responsible for development of programs)

Bachelors Degree in business management or related field, required.
Masters of Business Administration in related field preferred
Paints and coatings industry, any B2B industry environment.
8-10 years of work experience in commercial roles, sales and key account management
Skills Leadership, stakeholder management, project management, decision making, creating value propositions, drive, results orientation, communication and presentation, commercial and business acumen, basic understanding of cross functional processes and financial concepts related to sales and cost to serve
Must be able to participate and complete a qualitative and quantitative respirator fit test, and use respirator as required.

Base salary range for this role is: $120,000 - $130,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

• Eligible for an annual 35% bonus.
• Monthly car allowance.
• Benefits beginning Day 1
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Annual bonus
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Hybrid position
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks

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.

Requisition ID: #LI-SS1