Sales Representative Professional segement, Denmark

AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. We’re experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Our world-class portfolio of brands – including Nordsjö, International and Sikkens – is trusted by customers around the globe. In the Nordics we have commercial operations in all countries, production and development (R&D) sites in Sweden and employees around 1 200 people. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we are active in over 150 countries and employ around 32,000 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high-performance products and services our customers expect. For more information please go to www.akzonobel.com


Do you have a passion for color and business relationships? Are you a team player who thrives in an business where’re there is a strong focus on collaboration between colleagues and functions to achive results? Then you may be our new Sales Representative for Professional segement in Denmark!

What you will do?
In the role of Sales Representative for PRO segement you will be part of a wonderful and committed team of salespeople who are scattered throughout the country. You will have your own sales distict located en southern Zealand and Lolland Falster as your main area. But there also be tasks to do other places in Denmark, which gives you the freedom to be independent and plan your work. You will be responsible for developing sales and GM in the PRO segement in line with company strategy and operational plans within and assigned and defined territory. You will also be responsible for prescribers in the construction industry and architects, and contact type house segement.
Your main tasks are further:
• Plan and prioritize personal sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business aims, including costs and sales
• Create growth in the district according to an agreed market stategy
• Arrange meetings with prospects, architects and decision makers
• Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development

This is a permanent employment starting as soon as possible. Location is flexible, but preferable Copenhagen surroundings or in the district, as you will work from home. You will report to Regional Sales Manager PRO Denmark.

Who you are?
To succeed as Sales Representative, you preferably have experience from a similar role. If you have knowledge and experience of our products or experience from industry, this is an advantage, but the most important thing is your personal quallifications and your experience in sales.
As a person you are extremely independent, have self-discipline and thrive on your own responsibility. You are structured in your way of working and understand the importance of planning your activities, as well as reporting the outcome of them. Goal-oriented, relationship building and customer-focused are words that describes you. You can deliver results by developing your customers through a professional, serious and honest attitude. You are good at building long-term relationships and have the ability to communicate with many different types of people and customers.


We assume that you have an education in Business to ensure a certain level of business understanding and ability to work towards customers with prices, new products, negation and marketing. As well as good knowledge of Danish, both orally and in writing, as well as basic knowledge of English, both orally and in writing. It is required that you have good data/IT experience as we use CRM systems and MS Office.

Why should you work at AkzoNobel?
At AkzoNobel we offer a warm and inclusive atmosphere where we work together as one to reach our goal of being the reference in color and protection. With a focus on diversity and innovation, we actively work with our co-workers for you to thrive and continuously develop. This is also the basis for why we were appointed one of Sweden’s Career companies 2020. We offer you an international environment where you will take on rewarding and challenging projects that will broaden your senses and challenge you. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome to us!

Your application
We welcome people from all different backgrounds who see sustainability, safety and innovation as important principles. If you have a passion for paint, then take the step and submit your application already today for your chance to work together with us!

For additional information about the vacancy, please contact Jacob Engberg, Regional Sales Manager PRO Denmark, +45 2125 2553
For information about the recruitment process, please contact Christina Borin, Talent Acquisition Partner, +46 76 112 8564