Product Specialist, Automotive Collision - MSO, Strategic Accounts

Job Title:

Product Specialist, Automotive Collision - MSO, Strategic Accounts Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Position Summary:

The Product Specialist is a product technical resource for the market sales team. He/she will support all Axalta products in all segments including Premium, Mainstream, and Economy to promote growth and customer loyalty. The Product Specialist works as a member of a market sales team to contribute to sales growth and customer satisfaction.

Work Location:

This fully remote role requires a local presence in Georgia to allow for onsite visits at customer sites and is not eligible for relocation nor sponsorship.

Travel required:

up to 75%.

Key Responsibilities:

Develops, trains and supports our distributor personnel to meet the needs of our collision shop customers, particularly in the areas of new products, technical support, training availability, and value-added programs

Trained and competent in all Axalta brands and technologies and processes to lead new customer installations, train and certify painters, and troubleshoot technical issues

Conducts education events like refinisher meetings, lunch and learns, WOW sessions and counter clinics to provide guidance in optimizing paint and material system performance and profitability

Demonstrates safety awareness at all times, including emphasis on the safe application of products and the use of personal protective equipment while acting as an example for customers

Is a strong team player and actively seeks opportunities to support market activities; collaborates well with team and eagerly contributes ideas during market meetings

Completes and participates in all ongoing trainings – assessments and certifications for all Axalta brands and technologies

Utilizes Axalta paint and material account management tools to support key accounts and reinforces Axalta’s technical support network with shop personnel

Manages overall selling expense within designated budget

Remains current with industry trends and association activities

Demonstrates and fosters teamwork with peers and other resources to meet customer needs and document progression

Maintains a flexible schedule and willingness to travel

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma required with certification or training in collision repair (refinish or paint application) preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of Industry experience

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Valid Driver’s License required

Possesses good computer skills and can effectively use applications such as e-mail, Word, Excel, Power Point Acts  with a high sense of urgency, and will be able to prioritize work effectively

Having a good understanding of body shop operations and application equipment

Demonstrates effective written, oral communication, and presentation skills

Must possess strong problem solving, time management and communication skills

Aptitude to effectively work with others as a contributing member of a high-performance sales team Ability to sell, influence and negotiate with customers

Good interpersonal skills and sensitivity/respect for peoples' differences

Self-motivated; must be an effective performer with minimal supervision

Presents oneself in professional manner throughout all levels of the organization

Business background/acumen and…