Account Representative – Automotive Refinish (Chicago)

About the role

Surventis is seeking an Account Representative to join its Automotive Refinish team, serving collision repair shops in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana regions. The role focuses on driving sales growth, building customer relationships, and promoting high‑quality refinish paint products.

Key responsibilities

• Execute business strategy and increase sales in assigned markets by identifying customer and market needs.
• Generate leads, qualify prospects, negotiate contracts and close sales while recommending new products and services.
• Maintain and expand existing customer relationships and develop new ones across the Chicagoland (75%) and Northwest Indiana territories.
• Forecast market potential, track performance metrics and ensure trust and value for customers in a rapidly changing industry.

Required profile

• 7+ years of sales experience in the automotive refinish industry or a closely related field.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with body shops and collision repair centers.
• Strong interpersonal and value‑based selling skills.
• High School Diploma or GED; additional education is a plus.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $95,000 – $110,000 per year.
• Company car provided for work‑related travel.