Vacancies Business Consultant, Collision Repair (Preferred Location: Kansas City, MO or surrounding area)

AkzoNobel Corporate•Troy, MI

10d•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries. Job Purpose Provide a differential marketing advantage for AkzoNobel by delivering business development services to AkzoNobel Acoat Selected customers. Support the Sales team by conducting business reviews and providing consultative services to Acoat customers and distributors, providing financial and operational analysis as needed. Manage the implementation of all Acoat program activities for designated area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
5 years' experience in the collision repair industry.
Working knowledge of process-centered environments include Lean, 5s, Six Sigma, or Theory of Constraints and their application in collision centers and distributors.
Business, accounting and financial analysis skills required.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel up to 70% to include overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Technology, Business Administration or related field preferred.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Regional and National Acoat Performance Group meetings.
Provide classroom and/or online training to AkzoNobel’s customers on Acoat selected curriculum.
Will develop and update classes on an ongoing basis.
Assist in the sales process by providing Acoat services capabilities.
Provide onsite and online consulting services to functional areas including business finance and accounting methods, marketing, human resources, production and leadership development.
Responsible for Services participation in selling and implementing AkzoNobel’s patented production tool, Carbeat.
Responsible for Services participation in the Mutual Action Plan and communicating activities with Sales, Distribution and Collision Centers.
Supervises performance versus plan objectives, recommending strategies to correct deficiencies by monitoring comparison results to increase the productivity of the Collision Center or Distributor.
Performs other duties as assigned.