Junior Sales Representative

Date: Dec 4, 2025

Location: Burnaby, CA

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.

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Your growth journey begins with us. We Offer:

• Structured career development and mentorship
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• An inclusive, safety-focused culture with global opportunities

Job Purpose

This developmental role is designed for a recent university graduate. Over a structured 24–36 month program, you will build technical expertise and commercial competencies through an initial Technical Service Representative (TSR) assignment, followed by progression into an entry-level Sales Representative role. You will support business growth by delivering agreed sales and profitability targets within an assigned territory while providing technical and customer support.

Details

Territory & Travel: Primarily the Greater Vancouver area but will need to travel all over Canada and to the USA on occasion. Requires approximately 30% overnight travel.

Location: This position is classified as remote, with work performed from a home office rather than a standard AkzoNobel site. The ideal candidate will live in or close to the Greater Vancouver Area.

Total Compensation

• Base Salary: $70,000 – $80,000
• Bonus: 15% based on individual and corporate performance
• Vehicle Allowance: $800/month + mileage reimbursement
• Time Off: 3 weeks vacation, 5 personal/sick days, 3 floater days
• Health & Wellness Benefits:
• Drug, Medical, Life Insurance
• Paramedical coverage (including massage therapy)
• Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Physical fitness reimbursement
• Pension Plan: Company-matched
• Professional Development: Training and opportunities to attend industry events

Key Responsibilities

• Learn product technology, industry applications, and internal/external communication practices
• Participate in TSR training and temporarily support the TSR team to assist customers onsite
• Support commercial targets for small-to-medium accounts with growth potential
• Build relationships with customers, understand needs, and support account strategy execution
• Solve customer and product-related issues and participate in new product testing/implementation
• Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, and training sessions
• Maintain accurate CRM and reporting data, including visit reports and action plans
• Monitor market trends and recommend improvements to sales approach
• Represent AkzoNobel professionally and promote a positive company reputation
• Ensure timely follow-up on customer inquiries and service requests

General Requirements

• Recent university graduate in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field
• Ability to complete AMPP Basic Coating Inspector certification (training provided)
• Ability to perform physical aspects of TSR duties, including climbing and extended standing
• Ability to travel within Canada and occasionally to the United States (up to 30%)
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (required for Controlled Goods Clearance)
• Strong English communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, self-driven work style
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and multitasking capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM tools
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed and use required PPE at customer sites

Physical Requirements

This role involves working in industrial and marine environments. Candidates must be able to:

• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Perform tasks involving stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Handle, lift, and carry equipment and materials (up to 25kg).
• Maintain visual acuity, depth perception, and color recognition essential to inspection work.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. AkzoNobel is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

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: 50115 #LI-KT1

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