Product Specialist, Automotive Collision - MSO, Strategic Accounts

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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 immediate

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