Sales and Market Support Specialist

Sales and Market Support Specialist - The Role

• Implement individual activities like product launches, customer events, promotions.


• Execute work within budget & agreed timescales.


• Oversee or participate in market or strategic projects.


• Supports key distributors directly with Sales Tools, promotions & any other requests.


• Proofread & provides translation support for centrally created products leaflets, brochures, posters, websites.


• Implement local tailor-made marketing programmes for selected strategic customers.


• Implement product price changes & support product complexity reduction initiatives.


• Maintain local press contacts.
  
  Graduate in Marketing/Business.


• Experience in a B2B commercial environment.


• Effective project manager & able to prioritise multiple assignments.


• Proficient in MSOffice


• Excellent communication, organising & interpersonal skills.


• Effective at building relationships.


• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.


• Experience in a marketing/sales environment an advantage.


• Experience in a tech/tech service role an advantage.
  
  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., As a graduate in Marketing/Business with experience in a commercial environment this is a unique opportunity to enjoy an influential and rewarding career with a world expert in making coatings. Operating in over 150 countries, AkzoNobel is home to well-known brands, such as the UK's favourite Dulux paint, and has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK & Europe. We are now recruiting a Sales and Market Support Specialist within our Vehicle Refinishes Division to deliver proactive and operational support in the execution of marketing, sales, communications and media plans.
  
  Competitive Salary & Market Leading Benefits Package, 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


• 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.


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.