Business Development Specialist
Job Description
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.<p><br></p><strong>Job Purpose</strong><p><br></p>The incumbent will be responsible for Business Development and marketing communications activities.<p><br></p><strong><u>Key Accountabilities</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>CRM champion for North Africa.</li><li>Responsible for CRM training for the sales team and customer service in North Africa. </li><li>Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM or other sales management system.</li><li>Direct contact with the Bu to get the new Business and products in the different segments.</li><li>Prepare the Full package which is essential for the product launch (Prices, samples, panels, …etc)</li><li>Pushing value Products to get 3,000,000 € Worthing business.</li><li>Manage and follow up with North Africa sales team the Digital leads.</li><li>Helping Commercial Excellence Analyst & the Sales analyst in the updating of the products policy.</li><li>Support sales and marketing Manager to achieve the target and follow the strategies.</li><li>Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in profitable sales.</li><li>Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targets.</li><li>Coordinates marketing communication activities with different sorts of suppliers and service providers (print houses, advertising agencies, …etc).</li><li>Periodical reporting of progress of projects, market researches, and other department activities.</li><li>Manages an updated and complete marketing literature/material library, and supplies needs to sales team locally and regionally.</li><li>Coordinates organization/participation at relevant exhibitions, symposium and events.</li><li>Liaises with AkzoNobel branding centre in UK and ensures compliance to AN branding guidelines and fulfilment of global communication projects locally. </li><li>Complies with QHSE policies and procedures.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Requirements</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>University degree</li><li>At least 3 years of relevant experience</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent English communication skills</li><li>Prior SAP experience is advantageous</li><li>Creative minded</li><li>Leadership skills</li></ul><p><br></p>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.<p><br></p>Requisition ID: 30438
