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Date: Aug 29, 2025

Location: Columbus, OH, US, 43211

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Company: AkzoNobel

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.

 

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

 

© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose Works with Regional Product Marketing Manager to develop and implement PCU strategies with related key tactical actions by translating segment strategies, market research, and customer requirements Leads Commercial marketing activities which enable the execution of the regional segment initiatives and plans Key Responsibilities

 

• Analyses market data and generates Market Insights to support/identify key segment opportunities including inputs to the Stage gate process

• Researches and analyses customers to fit with segment and regional strategies

• Works with the sales teams tracking projects and customers through CRM

• Analyses, researches and maintains data about local competitors, in conjunction with sales to better understand our competitive advantage

• Works with the Regional Product Marketing Manager to develop and execute strategic PCU plans

• Liaises with the sales team to develop, in coordination with BU Marketing Communications team, relevant marketing campaigns which support the execution of the regional Market Segment tactical plan

• Identifies key sales activity for the region and participates in key trade shows and customer events. Creates presentations and scripts and co-ordinates the correct personnel

• Supports the management of brand positioning and brand architecture within guidelines

• With the support of the BU Marketing Communications team, develops and executes communication plan for the region

• Facilitates the creation and execution of marketing promotion plans for new product launches (non-PR related aspects) including sales tools, ensuring they comply with brand guidelines

• Supports Marketing and Sales Excellence initiatives in the region

• Management of content and analysis of activity for regional digital tools

• Be familiar with all applicable corporate and site policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE standards and always in compliance with all applicable regulations

Job Requirements

Behavioral Competencies

• Showcase organizational acumen

• Solid interpersonal and influencing ability

• Proactive, robust and pragmatic approach

• Problem solving approach

 

Experience and Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of sales/marketing or business management experience (MBA preferred)

• Ideally solid experience in marketing with diversity of experience within various areas of marketing

• Ability to lead a diverse, cross-divisional network to achieve business results

• Proven ability to identify business opportunities and develop appropriate plans and relationships that deliver results within a diverse and challenging business climate

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills

Rewards & Benefits

Base salary range for this role is: $120,000 to $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.

Benefits beginning Day 1 401K retirement savings with 6% company match Up to 15% annual bonus- Short Term Incentive Medical insurance with HSA Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay Paid Parental leave Tuition Reimbursement Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks Employee referral bonus Competencies Accepting DirectionAccepting ResponsibilityAcquiring Information

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

Nearest Major Market: Columbus

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