Refinish North America - Rotational Opportunity

Axalta-Coating-Systems; Glen Mills (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta-Coating-Systems sucht Absolventen und Berufseinsteiger für ein rotationsbasiertes Programm in Nordamerika. Sie unterstützen Installationen, Lernprojekte und Kundeninteraktionen in der Autobeschichtungsbranche.

Sie entwickeln Fähigkeiten in Projektmanagement, Kundendienst und technischer Umsetzung, reisen stark und arbeiten eng mit erfahrenen Teams zusammen, um eine langfristige Karriere bei Axalta aufzubauen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Finance, Mechanical Engineering, or similar fields.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% across North America.
• US work authorization without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support customer conversion and installation projects across North America.
• Assist with planning, execution, and project completion activities.
• Verify receipt and inventory of delivered products and equipment.
• Prepare workspace and site readiness; assemble and install equipment.
• Document project progress and participate in reviews for continuous improvement.
• Represent Axalta professionally at customer locations and ensure safety.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma

Job description

The rotational program is intended to build future talent pipelines for commercial, technical, and operational roles within Axalta.Who We're Looking ForWe are seeking ambitious recent graduates and early-career professionals who are eager to learn, embrace new challenges, and build a long-term career with Axalta. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, customer-focused, and motivated to make an impact. They thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrate initiative and resilience when solving problems, and are excited by opportunities to grow their skills, expand their business knowledge, and develop into future leaders. Most importantly, they bring a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a passion for learning that will enable them to succeed in a fast-paced, hands-on rotational experience.Initial RotationConversion Installation AssociatePosition SummaryAs a Conversion Installation Associate, you will work alongside experienced installation and technical professionals to support customer conversion projects throughout the US. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to learn the automotive refinish industry from the ground up by working directly with customers and participating in the installation and startup of Axalta paint systems within collision repair facilities.Participants will develop project management, customer service, technical, operational, and problem-solving skills while supporting high-impact business initiatives.This position is highly travel-intensive and intended for individuals who are excited to learn through hands-on experience and direct customer interaction.Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of the installation assignment, participants will gain firsthand experience supporting customer conversion projects and applying Axalta's refinish solutions in real-world environments. Through hands-on involvement, they will develop knowledge of automotive refinish products, body shop operations, project execution, equipment installation, inventory management, and customer engagement. Participants will also strengthen their ability to collaborate across teams, adapt in fast-paced environments, and apply safety and compliance standards, while building a broader understanding of the operational and business activities that drive customer success.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport customer conversion and installation projects across North America.Assist installation leaders with planning, execution, and project completion activities.Verify receipt and inventory of delivered products and equipment.Assist with workspace preparation and site readiness activities.Assemble and install equipment, shelving, storage systems, and related components.Configure, organize, and place products according to installation standards.Assist with equipment testing and startup activities.Support installation documentation and project reporting activities.Build professional relationships with customer personnel and project stakeholders.Participate in project reviews and continuous improvement discussions.Maintain a safe and professional work environment.Represent Axalta professionally at all customer locations.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Finance, Mechanical Engineering, or similar fields or diploma.Eligibility and willingness to travel up to 100% throughout North America.Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship (now or future).PreferredValid driver's license.Willingness to relocate following successful completion of the rotational program, if required.The extensive travel associated with this assignment is considered an essential component of the learning experience and a requirement of participation in the program. Participants must be prepared to travel extensively for the Conversion Installation portion of the programRotation ExperienceUpon successful completion of the Conversion Installation assignment, participants will transition into developmental rotations across multiple business functions.Rotational assignments may include:Territory SalesCommercial OperationsMarketingProduct ManagementCustomer ExperienceSupply ChainTechnologyBusiness DevelopmentTechnical ServiceDistributionParticipants will receive coaching, mentorship, and career development support throughout the experience.Career OpportunitiesUpon successful completion of the program, participants may be considered for placement into professional positions within the Refinish business, including:Account SpecialistSales SpecialistMarketing SpecialistSales Operations AnalystSupply Chain AnalystCustomer Service SpecialistTechnical RepresentativeOther emerging commercial and operational opportunities**Important Notice: Visa Sponsorship**Thank you for considering a career with us. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the necessary work authorization to be employed in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future (including F1 OPT and H1-B statuses).We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application.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.Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to [e-mail].4 - Sales Workers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.