Paint Technician, Auto Body

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Develops, trains, and supports distributor personnel to fulfill the needs of our collision shop clients, particularly in the areas of new products, technical assistance, training availability, and value-added programs.

• Possesses training and proficiency in all Axalta brands, technologies, and processes to lead new customer installations, train and certify painters, and troubleshoot technical challenges.

• Organizes educational events such as refinisher meetings, lunch and learns, WOW sessions, and counter clinics to provide insights on optimizing paint and material system performance and profitability.

• Exhibits safety awareness at all times, emphasizing the safe application of products and the use of personal protective equipment while serving as a role model for customers.

• Functions as a strong team player who actively seeks opportunities to support market initiatives, collaborates effectively with the team, and eagerly contributes ideas during market meetings.

• Completes and participates in all ongoing training sessions, including assessments and certifications for all Axalta brands and technologies.

• Utilizes Axalta paint and material account management tools to assist key accounts and reinforces Axalta’s technical support network with shop personnel.

• Manages overall selling expenses within the designated budget.

• Stays updated with industry trends and association activities.

• Promotes and cultivates teamwork with peers and other resources to meet customer needs and document progress.

• Maintains a flexible schedule and is willing to travel.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma is required, with certification or training in collision repair (refinish or paint application) preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience.

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

• A valid Driver’s License is required.

• Possesses good computer skills and can effectively utilize applications such as email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Acts with a strong sense of urgency and can prioritize work effectively.

• Has a solid understanding of body shop operations and application equipment.

• Demonstrates effective written, oral communication, and presentation skills.

• Must possess strong problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.

• Has the aptitude to work collaboratively as a contributing member of a high-performance sales team.

• Ability to sell, influence, and negotiate with customers.

• Possesses good interpersonal skills and sensitivity/respect for people's differences.

• Self-motivated; must be an effective performer with minimal supervision.

• Presents oneself in a professional manner at all levels of the organization.

• Holds business acumen and a strong customer focus.

• Capable of effectively networking internally and with customers.

• Is an active listener and able to interpret customer needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Collaboration with a dynamic sales team.