Vacancies Kingfisher Customer Business Lead

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Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples 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. Were 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. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.

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Customer Business Lead Kingfisher
Location: Slough - 1 to 2 days per week in Slough
Competitive salary plus market leading benefits package

Were looking for an experienced and strategic Customer Business Lead to take ownership of AkzoNobels largest Decorative Paint customer this role youll lead the commercial strategy drive profitable growth and build senior level partnerships across the UK and Europe.

At AkzoNobel were proud of our market leading brands and strong customer relationships. As a key member of the Sales Leadership Team youll play a pivotal role in shaping our retail strategy leading high performing teams and delivering significant business impact.

What youll do:
Lead and develop AkzoNobels largest customer account with direct ownership of a major P&L and influence across a broader European portfolio.
Define and deliver the strategic direction for the Kingfisher account to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Build and maintain strong senior level relationships across the customer organisation in the UK and internationally.
Lead and develop the account team ensuring best in class account management and performance delivery.
Negotiate complex commercial agreements including trading terms pricing promotions and category initiatives.
Drive cross functional collaboration with internal teams including Sales Marketing Finance and Supply Chain.
Deliver continuous improvement across business processes to unlock efficiencies and cost savings.
Use data and insight to identify growth opportunities and improve business performance.
Act as a key member of the Sales Leadership Team contributing to wider commercial strategy and business objectives.

What you bring:
Proven track record of delivering sustained growth with major retail or national account customers.
Extensive experience in account leadership and P&L ownership at a significant scale.
Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of how to maximise profitable growth.
Experience leading cross functional and international teams.
Exceptional communication influencing and negotiation skills at a senior level.
Ability to manage complex customer relationships and operate effectively in dynamic market conditions.
Degree level education or equivalent experience.

Who you are:
A strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset.
A confident leader who inspires and develops high performing teams.
A skilled relationship builder capable of influencing at all levels.
Resilient adaptable and comfortable operating in a complex fast paced environment.
Results driven with a clear focus on delivering profitable growth.
Collaborative with a strong ability to work across functions and geographies.

Why AkzoNobel
At AkzoNobel youll be part of a global organisation with a proud heritage and a forward thinking approach. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead one of our most important customer partnerships influence strategy at a senior level and make a measurable impact on our business performance.

Ready to take on a high impact leadership role
Apply now and help us drive continued success with one of our most strategic customers.

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 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:53873

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1