Collision Paint Sales & Tech Specialist

Axalta; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta is seeking a remote-friendly Refish Economy Segment Sales & Technical Specialist to drive growth in the collision repair market from Texas. The role partners with distribution and direct customers, delivering product training, demonstrations, and expert support.

Expect extensive travel to customer sites (up to 75%), building a robust sales pipeline and ensuring ongoing customer success. The position emphasizes technical knowledge of paint systems, strong communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3–5 years of Automotive Refinish, collision repair, or related experience.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Strong understanding of collision repair operations, paint systems, and distribution channels.
• Experience in business development, technical support, account management, or customer training.
• Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and successful in autonomous work environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Salesforce (SFDC).
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and convert new paint system opportunities within collision centers for distribution partner.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities through prospecting, networking, and relationship development.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary customer resource for product knowledge, application support, and technical troubleshooting.
• Support customer installations, onboarding, painter certification, and product implementation activities.
• Conduct product demonstrations, technical training sessions, and best-practice workshops.
• Communicate the value of products, color technologies, services, and training programs.
• Partner closely with sales, distribution, and technical teams to drive conversions and retention.
• Maintain accurate account activity and opportunities within Salesforce (SFDC).
• Diagnose and resolve product-performance, application, and process-related challenges.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of Economy Segment products and market trends.
• Manage selling expenses within budget guidelines.
• Demonstrate safety leadership and PPE compliance.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce SFDC

Job description

Axalta is seeking a remote-friendly Refish Economy Segment Sales & Technical Specialist to drive growth in the collision repair market from Texas. The role partners with distribution and direct customers, delivering product training, demonstrations, and expert support.

Expect extensive travel to customer sites (up to 75%), building a robust sales pipeline and ensuring ongoing customer success. The position emphasizes technical knowledge of paint systems, strong communication, and the ability to