Product Specialist, Automotive Collision – MSO, Strategic Accounts

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

📋 Description

• Provide technical support to the market sales team for product inquiries.

• Assist in promoting Axalta products across Premium, Mainstream, and Economy segments to drive growth and enhance customer loyalty.

• Develop and train distributor personnel who serve collision shop clients.

• Oversee new customer installations, train and certify painters, and address technical challenges.

• Organize refinisher meetings, lunch and learn sessions, WOW events, and counter clinics.

• Advocate for safe product application and the use of personal protective equipment.

• Complete ongoing training, assessments, and certifications related to Axalta brands and technologies.

• Utilize Axalta paint and material account management tools to assist key accounts.

• Strengthen Axalta’s technical support network by collaborating with shop personnel.

• Manage selling expenses within the allocated budget.

• Keep abreast of industry trends and association activities.

• Work collaboratively with peers and resources to fulfill customer requirements and document progress.

• Maintain a flexible schedule and travel to customer locations as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma is mandatory.

• Certification or training in collision repair (refinish or paint application) is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience is required.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

• A valid Driver’s License is necessary.

• Proficient computer skills and effective use of e-mail, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential.

• Knowledge of body shop operations and application equipment is important.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, along with effective presentation abilities.

• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and communication skills are required.

• Ability to collaborate as a contributing member of a high-performing sales team.

• Skills to sell, influence, and negotiate with customers are critical.

• Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

• A strong business background and customer focus are necessary.

• Ability to network both internally and externally with customers.

• Capability to interpret customer needs accurately.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time is required.

• Must maintain a local presence in Georgia.

• Not eligible for relocation or sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.

• Paid time off benefits.