AkzoNobel Jobs Hiring Now
AkzoNobel is hiring for 35 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in manufacturing operations and business operations, with listed salaries up to about $140,000. Migrate Mate updates AkzoNobel's live openings daily. AkzoNobel is a global coatings and specialty chemicals company that manufactures paints, coatings, and performance materials for industrial, automotive, aerospace, and commercial applications.
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AkzoNobel hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of October 15, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 35
- Top team
- Manufacturing Operations
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 9% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Waukegan
- Salary range
- $65,000–$140,000
Listed salaries for AkzoNobel roles on Migrate Mate range from about $65,000 to $140,000 per year across 35 open roles, as of October 15, 2026.
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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
© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Job Purpose
Location: Minnesota (Minneapolis preferred; candidates located anywhere within Minnesota will be considered)
At AkzoNobel, we supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that customers trust worldwide. We're seeking a highly motivated Sales Representative to grow our Industrial Wood Coatings business throughout Minnesota and surrounding territories.
About the Role
This is a field-based sales position responsible for driving sales growth, supporting distributor partners, developing new business opportunities, and providing technical coatings support within the Industrial Wood Coatings market. The territory primarily covers Minnesota, portions of South Dakota and Iowa, with occasional support for key distributors in neighboring markets.
This role combines both commercial sales and technical customer support. The ideal candidate will be comfortable building relationships, solving customer challenges, and serving as a trusted coatings advisor.
Key Accountabilities
Develop new business opportunities and identify additional distribution channels
Build strong relationships with key distributor partners and end users
Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and product recommendations for wood coating applications
Generate leads, maintain a healthy sales pipeline, and convert opportunities into revenue growth
Conduct customer visits and product demonstrations
Monitor sales performance against territory targets and implement growth strategies
Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to support business development initiatives
Represent AkzoNobel professionally while promoting long-term customer partnerships
Key Activities
Territory Highlights
Primary focus on Minnesota
Coverage includes portions of South Dakota and Iowa
Support for key distributor accounts including Hirschfield's and other regional partners
Approximately 70-75% travel within the assigned territory
Level of Autonomy
Independently prepare sales presentations, contracts and proposals to ensure successful outcome of transactions.
Manage claims negotiation to minimize liability.
Job requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Knowledge & Work Experience – Paints and coatings industry, any B2B industry environment.
3-5 years of work experience in Industrial wood coatings, commercial roles, sales and key account management or sales to strategic accounts required
Fluent in English
Skills – Stakeholder management, project management, decision making, creating value propositions, drive, results orientation, customer service orientation, problem solving, communication and presentation, commercial and business acumen, basic understanding of cross functional processes and financial concepts related to sales and cost to serve
Must be able to participate and complete a qualitative and quantitative respirator fit test, and use respirator as required.
We're looking for someone who is:
Outgoing, energetic, and customer-focused
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
Skilled at building long-term customer relationships
Capable of balancing technical problem-solving with sales growth objectives
Comfortable spending significant time in the field visiting distributors and customers
Benefits/Rewards
The salary range for these skills is: $106,000 to $118,000 based on evaluated experience level. 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.
This role eligible for an annual bonus target of 35%, based on individual and company performance.”
- Medical insurance with HSA
- Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
- Annual bonus
- 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
- Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
- Paid Parental leave
- Hybrid work for most exempt roles
- Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
- Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
Why Join AkzoNobel?
In your first year, you'll have the opportunity to learn the product portfolio, partner with experienced team members, build relationships across the territory, and play a key role in expanding our presence within the wood coatings market.
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: 56417
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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
© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Job Purpose
Location: Minnesota (Minneapolis preferred; candidates located anywhere within Minnesota will be considered)
At AkzoNobel, we supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that customers trust worldwide. We're seeking a highly motivated Sales Representative to grow our Industrial Wood Coatings business throughout Minnesota and surrounding territories.
About the Role
This is a field-based sales position responsible for driving sales growth, supporting distributor partners, developing new business opportunities, and providing technical coatings support within the Industrial Wood Coatings market. The territory primarily covers Minnesota, portions of South Dakota and Iowa, with occasional support for key distributors in neighboring markets.
This role combines both commercial sales and technical customer support. The ideal candidate will be comfortable building relationships, solving customer challenges, and serving as a trusted coatings advisor.
Key Accountabilities
Develop new business opportunities and identify additional distribution channels
Build strong relationships with key distributor partners and end users
Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and product recommendations for wood coating applications
Generate leads, maintain a healthy sales pipeline, and convert opportunities into revenue growth
Conduct customer visits and product demonstrations
Monitor sales performance against territory targets and implement growth strategies
Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to support business development initiatives
Represent AkzoNobel professionally while promoting long-term customer partnerships
Key Activities
Territory Highlights
Primary focus on Minnesota
Coverage includes portions of South Dakota and Iowa
Support for key distributor accounts including Hirschfield's and other regional partners
Approximately 70-75% travel within the assigned territory
Level of Autonomy
Independently prepare sales presentations, contracts and proposals to ensure successful outcome of transactions.
Manage claims negotiation to minimize liability.
Job requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Knowledge & Work Experience – Paints and coatings industry, any B2B industry environment.
3-5 years of work experience in Industrial wood coatings, commercial roles, sales and key account management or sales to strategic accounts required
Fluent in English
Skills – Stakeholder management, project management, decision making, creating value propositions, drive, results orientation, customer service orientation, problem solving, communication and presentation, commercial and business acumen, basic understanding of cross functional processes and financial concepts related to sales and cost to serve
Must be able to participate and complete a qualitative and quantitative respirator fit test, and use respirator as required.
We're looking for someone who is:
Outgoing, energetic, and customer-focused
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
Skilled at building long-term customer relationships
Capable of balancing technical problem-solving with sales growth objectives
Comfortable spending significant time in the field visiting distributors and customers
Benefits/Rewards
The salary range for these skills is: $106,000 to $118,000 based on evaluated experience level. 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.
This role eligible for an annual bonus target of 35%, based on individual and company performance.”
- Medical insurance with HSA
- Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
- Annual bonus
- 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
- Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
- Paid Parental leave
- Hybrid work for most exempt roles
- Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
- Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
Why Join AkzoNobel?
In your first year, you'll have the opportunity to learn the product portfolio, partner with experienced team members, build relationships across the territory, and play a key role in expanding our presence within the wood coatings market.
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: 56417
#LI-KG1
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AkzoNobel's 35 open roles are across all levels, and about 9% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are manufacturing operations, business operations, and account management. AkzoNobel manufactures paints, industrial coatings, and specialty chemicals used across sectors including automotive refinishing, aerospace, and powder coatings. Roles at AkzoNobel span manufacturing operations, quality assurance, engineering, and commercial sales. Most AkzoNobel roles are based in Waukegan, with some in High Point and Pontiac.
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How many jobs is AkzoNobel hiring for right now?
AkzoNobel is hiring for 35 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in manufacturing operations and business operations. Current openings include positions in quality assurance, process engineering, production operations, maintenance, and account management across multiple U.S. sites.
What kinds of roles does AkzoNobel hire for?
The most active teams are manufacturing operations, business operations, and account management. AkzoNobel's open positions include quality technicians, process engineers, production operators, warehouse operators, maintenance technicians, sales representatives, account managers, and quality assurance managers. Roles span both plant floor and commercial functions across manufacturing and coatings operations. Most postings are across all levels.
Are AkzoNobel jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 9% of AkzoNobel's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of October 15, 2026, with the rest based in Waukegan. Each AkzoNobel listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at AkzoNobel?
Find an AkzoNobel role that fits your background on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to AkzoNobel's own careers site to submit your application. AkzoNobel manages its own hiring process, including screening, interviews, and offers. Migrate Mate keeps AkzoNobel's listings current so you're always seeing active openings.
What do AkzoNobel jobs pay?
Listed salaries for AkzoNobel roles on Migrate Mate range from about $65,000 to $140,000 per year as of October 15, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. Exact pay is set by AkzoNobel and shown on each listing.
Does AkzoNobel hire entry-level?
Most of AkzoNobel's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of October 15, 2026. Check individual AkzoNobel listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is AkzoNobel hiring?
Most AkzoNobel roles are based in Waukegan, with some in High Point and Pontiac, and about 9% offer remote or hybrid work as of October 15, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.