Automotive Refinish Tech Representative

Lkq-Corporation; Carmell Mobile Home Park (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Coverage

Company Match 401k

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation seeks a technically skilled support specialist to back PB&E sales, demonstrate products, train customers, and resolve issues. The role involves color matching, repair process reviews, and collaboration with account teams to drive growth.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years related experience, and relevant automotive refinishing background with waterborne paint training and I-CAR certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of related experience preferred.
• 5+ years of automotive refinishing experience strongly preferred.
• Completion of paint manufacturers' training in waterborne paint application.
• Strong color-matching abilities and I-CAR certifications.
• Proficient with MS Office and presentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support at the customer level to aid sales growth and retention.
• Perform product demonstrations and line trials for customers.
• Conduct in-shop product training for new and existing accounts.
• Resolve product failures and identify systemic causes and solutions.
• Support color issues with key accounts and assist sales/installations.
• Provide technical review of repair processes related to products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer support

Color matching

MS Office

Presentation skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Some college coursework

5+ years automotive refinishing experience

Waterborne paint application training

I-CAR certifications

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Graphics software

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!Responsible for providing technical support at the customer level, primarily supporting the sales growth and customer retention efforts of our PB&E sales organization with a high-quality customer focus.Essential Job DutiesEnsure that proper use of Health, Safety and Equipment practices are adhered to during work hours.Perform product demonstration and line trials to prospective and existing customers.Perform in-shop product training for new and existing accounts as required.Resolution of product failures\\problems. Will identify the systemic cause and provide a system or process solution to eliminate reoccurrence.Support resolution of color issues with key accounts.Support sales and installation of new accounts.Provide technical review of the repair process focused on product-related matters. The objective is to ensure the proper use of the products we sell and to enhance customer output.Assume other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNot responsible for supervising employees.Minimum RequirementsEducation & ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED3+ years of related experience.Preferred RequirementsSome college coursework desired.5+ years of automotive refinishing experience.Completion of paint manufacturers' training in waterborne paint application.Strong color-matching abilities.I car certifications.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.Essential Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentWork is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Benefits:Health/Dental/Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveFertility Coverage401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.