Emirati Graduate Project Coordinator

About AkzoNobel

Established in 1792, AkzoNobel is a renowned company providing innovative paints and coatings that brighten lives and protect valued surfaces worldwide. Our extensive range of trusted brands such as Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon operates in over 150 countries. Our expertise is dedicated to sustaining and enriching daily life by offering sustainable solutions that honor today's assets while building a better future.

Role Purpose

The Project Coordinator will provide critical support to the project, sales, and technical service teams. This includes compiling market and project data to guide strategic decisions, championing the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform through data maintenance and user engagement, organizing CRM sales review meetings, and managing project-related documentation such as PQ data, track records, and case studies. Additionally, administrative assistance to the technical service team will be a key responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as the local CRM champion, promoting up-to-date data entry, data quality, and monitoring platform usage monthly.
• Conduct CRM training for new employees and help solve minor issues through liaison with the central team.
• Plan and facilitate meetings and follow up on action plans with colleagues.
• Publish monthly newsletters highlighting market news, key notes, and upcoming projects.
• Compile and distribute lists of projects awarded monthly.
• Analyze market and project data using intelligence platforms like MEED and IIR to map stakeholders and market opportunities.
• Maintain data on PQ, track records, and case studies in shared folders.
• Provide administrative support for the technical service team, including tracking daily movements and maintaining site visit report references.
• Manage technical letters with reference codes and participate in procurement processes such as purchase order generation and handling payments against invoices.

Qualifications and Skills

• University degree preferably in Business Administration.
• Strong data management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Diversity and Inclusion

AkzoNobel is committed to an inclusive workplace where every employee can perform at their best. We embrace diversity with tolerance and fairness, ensuring that all qualified candidates are considered for employment irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Our talent acquisition includes training on mitigating unconscious bias to foster equitable hiring practices.