Date: Jun 3, 2026
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
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Territory Manager – Dulux Trade/Retail, Armstead, Cuprinol & Automotive brands
Location: Field Based covering Cardiff, Newport, Bristol, Bath, Yeovil and Dorchester
Competitive salary plus benefits
We’re looking for a Territory Manager to drive growth, build strong customer relationships, and represent one of the UK’s most recognised and trusted brands in the coatings industry. In this role, you’ll take ownership of your territory, working closely with both Retail & Trade partners to grow our Dulux Trade/Retail, Armstead, Cuprinol & Automotive business.
At AkzoNobel, we’re proud of our heritage and the iconic brands we represent. As a Territory Manager, you’ll be part of a passionate commercial team where your energy, relationship-building skills, and drive for results will make a real difference to our customers and our business.
What you’ll do:
- Build strong relationships to develop both existing and new customers.
- Drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and developing existing customer accounts.
- Promote and sell the Dulux Trade, Retail, Armstead, Cuprinol & Hammerite product ranges, ensuring customers understand the value and benefits of our solutions.
- Deliver product demonstrations and technical advice to customers to support their projects and business success.
- Work closely with Trade & Retail partners, and internal teams to maximise opportunities in the market.
- Plan and manage your territory effectively, prioritising customer visits and business opportunities.
- Identify and win new business, strengthening AkzoNobel’s presence within our portfolio of customers.
- Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform your sales strategy.
- Represent AkzoNobel professionally in the field, delivering a best-in-class customer experience.
What you bring:
- Experience in a field-based sales role or strong customer-facing commercial experience.
- A proven ability to build relationships and influence customers.
- Strong commercial awareness with a passion for winning and growing business.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage a busy territory.
- Confident communication and presentation skills.
- A proactive, results-driven mindset with the motivation to succeed.
- A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel across your territory.
Who you are:
- Customer-focused and passionate about building long-term relationships.
- Energetic, resilient, and motivated by achieving results.
- A natural relationship builder who enjoys meeting customers and solving problems.
- Organised and self-driven, comfortable managing your own territory.
- Curious, proactive, and always looking for opportunities to grow the business.
Ready to take ownership of your territory and help our relationships and business grow.
Apply now and play a key role in growing one of the UK’s most trusted trade paint brands.
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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: 54233
Pay: £33,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road
