Sales Representative

AkzoNobel; Fairfield City Council; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global coatings company is seeking a Technical Sales Representative for the vehicle refinish sector in Greater Sydney. This role requires strong technical knowledge and a minimum of 3-5 years in the vehicle refinish market. You will foster customer relationships, deliver training, and demonstrate products to optimize performance. Full training will be provided, along with career development opportunities and performance bonuses. Join a collaborative team focused on growth and safety.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Annual flu vaccination

Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone provided

Discounted private health insurance with Bupa

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the vehicle refinish market required.
• Strong technical knowledge of refinish products, systems, and techniques necessary.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate products and support customers in optimising paint shop performance.
• Identify new sales opportunities and build strong, long‑term customer relationships.
• Deliver technical training, product demos, and support trade events.

Skills

Technical knowledge of refinish products

Customer service skills

Excellent communication

Ability to identify new sales opportunities

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Refinish

Job description

We're Hiring : Technical Sales Representative – Vehicle Refinish

📍 Location : Wetherill Park | 🚗 Servicing Greater Sydney Area

Are you passionate about the automotive refinish industry and have the technical knowledge? Do you thrive on helping others grow their knowledge while driving results? We’re looking for a Technical Sales Representative to join our dynamic team and support the continued growth of our VR product portfolio across a nominated territory.

About the Role :

As a Technical Sales Representative, you’ll be the trusted advisor and technical expert for our customers. Your focus will be on developing and maintaining strong customer relationships, delivering technical demonstrations, supporting sales growth, and ensuring customers get the best from our market-leading refinish systems and products.

This role blends hands‑on technical knowledge, sales capability, and excellent communication skills. You’ll work closely with distributors, body shops, and internal teams to deliver world‑class service and support.

Don’t have the sales experience but have the vehicle refinishing technical knowledge and application skills? Still apply, we can provide you with sales training!

What You’ll Do :

• Demonstrate products and support customers in optimising paint shop performance
• Identify new sales opportunities and build strong, long‑term customer relationships
• Deliver technical training, product demos, and support trade events
• Collaborate with distributors and internal teams to drive business growth
• Provide expert advice on repair systems, product use, and equipment installation
• Complete admin tasks, manage your territory effectively, and follow safety standards

What We’re Looking For :

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the vehicle refinish market
• Certificate III in Automotive Refinish, with 2–3 years hands‑on body shop experience ideal
• Strong technical knowledge of refinish products, systems, and techniques
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer service skills

Additional Information

• This role requires regular travel across the greater Sydney area, with occasional interstate travel.
• Full product and sales training will be provided.
• You’ll be part of a collaborative, safety‑focused, and growth‑oriented team.

What Can We Offer?

• Career Pathway and Training : We're committed to helping you reach your career goals. We offer training and development opportunities that open doors to your next steps.
• Performance Bonuses : Don't settle for the ordinary. You have the potential to earn more with quarterly performance bonuses on top of your base salary!
• Let Akzo Nobel, help you meet your health goals : Your health matters to us. Enjoy a free annual flu vaccination and financial support for health and wellbeing programs of your choice each year.
• Tools of the Trade : We provide the tools you need to excel – a fully maintained company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone.
• Want to stretch your dollar further ? Enjoy our employee benefits on discounted private health insurance with Bupa and free access for you and your family on our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), that include discount on retail goods and services.
• Looking for more perks ? Join us to find out more…

Ready to take your career to the next level?

If you're passionate about the automotive refinish and want to make a real impact with a global leader, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply Now via Seek / LinkedIn with your updated resume.