AkzoNobel have been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making paints and 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 Sadolin, Pinotex, Nordsjö, International, and Sikkens – 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.

If you want to be part of a world of possibilities in the decorative paint business and you have commercial experience, then the role as Commercial Manager may be for you.

As Commercial Manager for Denmark, you will be leading a team of 13. You will report to the Managing Director, Decorative Paints Nordics, who works from the office in Malmö, which you will be affiliated to as well. You will work partly from home/in the market and partly in that office.

The job
As our new Commercial Manger, you will be a member of our Nordic Leadership Team and have the commercial responsibility for the Danish business. You will play a vital role in developing and implementing existing and new commercial activities, from Key Account Management to developing new business opportunities. Also,

• Lead the creation of the commercial plans strategies and actions needed to surpass profitability and sales targets for the Danish market
  
• Team and organizational leadership - motivation, team capability and create a winning together culture for the Danish team.
  
• Lead development of strategy, competitive capabilities, and profitability of the Nordic large-scale outlet segment.
  
• Close the commercial contracts needed for achieving our plans, together with your teams
  
• Represent AkzoNobel’s interest as board member of the Danish trade association for paint companies (Danmarks Farve- og Limindustri)
  
• Drive transformational change and improvements across teams and commercial activities

This is a unique opportunity to influence the business as the role combines management, coaching, hands on activities and more high-level responsibility. It also means that you can influence your job going forward.

The profile
As a person you have business and key financial understanding and a strong result orientation drive. You can keep business focus while driving multiple projects simultaneously. You have exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

As to qualifications we look for

• Experience from leading country/regional Sales or Commercial function (P&L ownership) and capability to develop new commercial capabilities
  
• Proven capability of developing sales teams
  
• Strong financial, strategic, and organizational acumen
  
• Has potential to grow to bigger commercial responsibilities (AkzoNobel global development program)
  
• Fluent in a Nordic language, preferably Danish. If not Danish, willingness to learn it to an acceptable commercial level. Good business level in spoken and written English
  
• University Education with bachelor’s degree. Your potential and experience are more important than your education

To be successful in this role we believe that you are a good team player with networking- and stakeholder management skills and you can drive the business forward. You are the manager who inspires and develop your employees, and at the same time enjoy working in high tempo in a changing environment.

We look forward to meeting our new Commercial Manager.

Application
Experis is assisting in this process, so please contact Experis if you have any questions about this position. Due to summer holiday you can expect longer response time.

Please upload your CV and cover letter in English. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.


What can AkzoNobel offer you?
If you share our values and ambitions, we can give you a career where your knowledge and ambitions will be recognized and rewarded. You will be working in an international environment with many possibilities to develop, both personally and professionally. You will be offered interesting and challenging projects that open your view and challenges your enterprise. You will be working with likeminded people that share your attitude and enthusiasm.

Read more on www.akzonobel.com