Paint Technician, Auto Body

Position Summary: As a technical resource for the Axalta Value Segment team, the Product Specialist - VBT supports all Axalta products in the Economy segment to promote sales growth, customer loyalty and satisfaction. This includes paint (all coatings), protective coatings, fillers, aerosol, putties, glazes and adjacencies. This role reports to the Regional Sales Manager – VBT and is based in one of the four Axalta Refinish North America Regions. Peers to this role are Product Specialists.

Work Location: This fully remote role requires a local presence in the Oklahoma surrounding area to allow for onsite visits at customer sites.

Travel required: up to 75%.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, trains and supports our customers to meet the needs of our collision shop customers, with primary focus on the Economy Segment in the areas of new products, technical support, training availability
• Maintains expert level of knowledge and competency in all Axalta brands focusing on the Economy Segment products to support new customer installations, training and certification of painters, and troubleshoot technical issues
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to product performance, application challenges and any other technical concerns raised by customers or internal teams
• Conduct product training sessions and demonstrations for customers and automotive professionals to showcase best practices, application techniques and provide guidance in optimizing paint and material system performance and profitability
• Always demonstrates safety awareness, 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
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry partners
• Completes and participates in all ongoing trainings – assessments and certifications for all Axalta brands and technologies primarily focusing on the Economy Segmented products
• Maintain close contact with Economy Segment Sales team members to support, track, and increase customer purchase of Economy segmented products
• Manages overall selling expense within designated budget
• Remains current with industry trends and association activities
• Demonstrates 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 1 year working in the automotive aftermarket/collision industry required
• 5 years in the automotive industry preferred
• Familiar with automotive paint and collision repair products including primers, base coats, clear coats and other related materials as well as paint mixing systems
• Ability to report, document, create and build relationship with customers and industry partners
• Is an active listener and can interpret customer needs
• Willing to continuously learn.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% of the time
• Valid Driver’s License required

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

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Our Company:

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.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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