Technical Specialist

Job Description

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 Purpose

- Strengthen sales and developmental actions in Auto OEM business in India. Major customers fall In Auto OEM like HMIL/ RN/ IZUZU
- Focus on Technical service to drive business development and retention of existing customers through timely line support/ color support / trouble shooting on line etc
- High engagement with OEM and large OEM Tier applicators in allocate area . Instrumental in business growth and sustaining current business.
- Relationship management with OEMs and large Key Accounts to ensure business continuity and growth.
- Drive OEM sales and business development for KOEM/ RN/ Izuzu/ MSIL etc.
- Scale up business to the next level, for delivering accelerated and profitable growth in the business

Key Accountabilities

- Techno commercial job
- Technical service / shade matching (as and when needed on line ) / Trouble shooting on line
- Trials and implementation of new products associated with business development in given area.
- Sales and Service to OEM applicators, collections as per AkzoNobel norms.
- Work closely with cross functional team to ensure adequate support .
- New projects follow up and approvals based on business needs.
- Represent Akzo in OEM discussions
- lesioning with R&D on new development

- Support sales team in training and development

Key Activities

- Drive OEM approvals with OEM Approved prices
- Drive budget delivery within approved business - existing and new.

- Any other decisions as delegated by Line Manager verbally or in writing

Experience

- Minimum 3 to 4 Years experience in handling plastic painting / services/ business development
- Hands on experience in paint spraying/ shade matching/ complaint handling in applicator lines ( plastic painting )

Education

- Degree or Diploma in Paint / Surface coating Technology
- Degree in Chemical Engineering OR MSC Chemistry.

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:47535

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