Product Specialist, Collision

Axalta•US-IL-Remote, IL

4d•$75,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

The Product Specialist is a technical product resource for the market sales team, supporting Axalta products across Premium, Mainstream, and Economy segments to promote growth and customer loyalty. As a member of the market sales team, the specialist contributes to sales growth and customer satisfaction. This fully remote role requires a local presence in the Illinois surrounding area for onsite customer visits across the Northern Illinois territory and is not eligible for relocation. The role requires unrestricted U.S. work eligibility and does not offer visa sponsorship. The position is an active opening being recruited to fill immediately.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Good computer skills, including effective use of email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to prioritize work effectively and act with a high sense of urgency.
Good understanding of body shop operations and application equipment.
Effective written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving, time-management, and communication skills.
Ability to contribute effectively as a member of a high-performance sales team.
Ability to sell, influence, and negotiate with customers.
Good interpersonal skills and sensitivity and respect for people’s differences.
Self-motivated and able to perform effectively with minimal supervision.
Professional manner throughout all levels of the organization.
Business background or acumen and a strong customer focus.
Ability to network effectively internally and with customers.
Active listening skills and ability to interpret customer needs.
Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma (preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop, train, and support distributor personnel in new products, technical support, training availability, and value-added programs to meet collision shop customer needs.
Maintain competence in Axalta brands, technologies, and processes to lead customer installations, train and certify painters, and troubleshoot technical issues.
Conduct refinisher meetings, lunch-and-learns, WOW sessions, counter clinics, and other education events to help customers optimize paint and material system performance and profitability.
Demonstrate safety awareness, emphasizing safe product application and the use of personal protective equipment.
Collaborate with the market sales team, contribute ideas during market meetings, and support market activities.
Complete and participate in ongoing training, assessments, and certifications for Axalta brands and technologies.
Use Axalta paint and material account management tools to support key accounts and reinforce the technical support network with shop personnel.
Manage selling expenses within the designated budget.
Stay current with industry trends and association activities.
Work with peers and other resources to meet customer needs and document progression.
Maintain a flexible schedule and willingness to travel.