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, PowerPoint

• 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 strong customer focus

• Has the ability to effectively network internally and with customers

• Is an active listener and is able to interpret customer needs

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mob