Remote Collision Product Specialist - Training & Tech

Axalta; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta is hiring a Product Specialist for the Collision market. This remote position requires local presence in the Illinois area for onsite customer visits across the Northern Illinois territory.

You will support Axalta products, train distributors, and lead installations with painters while traveling as needed. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of industry experience, a valid license, and strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Proficient with email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develops, trains and supports our distributor personnel to meet the needs of our collision shop customers, particularly in 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.
• Always demonstrates safety awareness, including emphasis on safe application of products and PPE 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.
• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Axalta is hiring a Product Specialist for the Collision market. This remote position requires local presence in the Illinois area for onsite customer visits across the Northern Illinois territory.

You will support Axalta products, train distributors, and lead installations with painters while traveling as needed. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of industry experience, a valid license, and strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.