Management Assistant Commercial

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 Provides primary administrative duties for the Commercial Director and/or local management team. Provides administrative supports such as preparing confidential documents, reporting, database maintenance, and preparation of presentations. The position organizes meetings, interfacing with AkzoNobel personnel and makes travel arrangements. Ensures high quality administrative services to Functional Directors and their visitors as well as contributes to professional office administration in the Business Unit. Key Responsibilities Acts as focal point for the internal/external meetings of the Management Team. Provides administrative support and organization for the Site Manager and the site managers direct reports. Serves as the inside contact for external and internal customers including the generation and maintenance of supporting files and data. Organizes travel plans and itineraries and well as responsible for setting up meetings and visits to ensure an efficient organization. Answer, record, screen, and coordinate all telephone, facsimile, and e-mail transmissions sent or received by the site and coordinate communications (verbal and/or written) between Akzo Nobel personnel. Helps in preparation/translation of different documents, presentations, booklets as well as their distribution within AkzoNobel. Assist in the preparation of correspondence, quotes, presentations and other documentation required to support the local team. As requested by the Site Manager administers exempt and non-exempt recruiting processes for open positions including assisting with the new hire orientation process as required. Maintain a safe working environment and follow all safety rules and procedures. Promotes the current quality system through adhering to the elements of and being familiar with the philosophy, quality statement, quality manual, and procedures. Supports maintenance of the department finances. Activities include: check requests and sending to accounts payable travel reimbursement, documenting corporate credit card expenses to corporate finance. Coordinate with AP and vendors to ensure prompt payment of invoices in SRM system. Perform any duties as required for the success of Akzo Nobel. Job Requirements Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. 5+ years of experience providing administrative support or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Must be proficient in computer application including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, SAP, etc. Job requires excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to interface with customers and Akzo Nobel personnel in a confidential manner. Advanced communication skills. Rewards & Benefits Base salary range for this role is: $ 60,000 to $65,000. 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. Benefits beginning Day 1401K retirement savings with 6% company matchAnnual bonus upto 4%Medical insurance with HSADental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefitsGenerous vacation, personal and holiday payTuition ReimbursementCareer growth opportunitiesActive Diversity and Inclusion Networks Competencies Acquiring Information Accepting Responsibility Accepting Direction 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.