Product Specialist (Body Shop/Collision experience required)

Responsibilities

• Develops, trains and supports our distributor personnel to meet the needs of our collision shop customers, particularly in the areas of 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 the safe application of products and the use of personal protective equipment 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 with shop personnel
• 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
• Job Requirements:
• High School Diploma, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of Industry experience
• Valid Driver's License, required
• Possesses good computer skills and can effectively use applications such as e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Acts with a high sense of urgency, and will be able to prioritize work effectively
• Having a good 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
• Aptitude to effectively work with others as a contributing member of a high-performance sales team
• Ability to sell, influence and negotiate with customers
• Good interpersonal skills and sensitivity/respect for peoples' differences
• Self-motivated; must be an effective performer with minimal supervision
• Presents oneself in professional manner throughout all levels of the organization
• Business background/acumen and strong customer focus
• Has the ability to effectively network internally and with customers
• Is an active listener and is able to interpret customer needs
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Additional Information

Job Title: Product Specialist (Collision, Body Shop experience needed) Job #: 2026-17022 Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings) Location: Remote (Seeking Candidates in Coquitlam (Vancouver BC) area) Salary Range: $75k to $100k (Depending Upon Experience) Bonus: 10% Annual Bonus Number of Positions: 1 Background: Candidates must pass a Background Check & Drug Test. Candidates will be driving a company car, so a Valid Driver's License and good Driving Record are required. Experience: We are seeking candidates with at least 5 years' experience and strong technical knowledge and experience in the Collision/Body Shop Industry. Strong knowledge of Automotive Paint/Coatings is preferred. We need candidates who have excellent Customer Service skills. https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link) Job Overview: The Product Specialist is a product technical resource for the market sales team. He/she will support all Axalta products in all segments including Premium, Mainstream, and Economy to promote growth and customer loyalty. The Product Specialist works as a member of a market sales team to contribute to sales growth and customer satisfaction. This is a remote-based role ideally located in Vancouver Market and will require up to 25% travel supporting market needs.

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