Technical Service Specialist – Kentucky / SW Ohio

About the role

Surventis is seeking a Technical Service Specialist to support its Automotive Refinish business across Kentucky and Southwest Ohio. The role is field‑based, providing hands‑on product training, technical support, and new‑product demonstrations to body shops and distribution partners.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure technical success of Surventis automotive refinish products in the assigned market.
• Develop and deliver training programs and hands‑on demonstrations for body shop and distribution customers.
• Lead new‑product and customer demonstrations, driving product adoption and sales.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis, troubleshoot application and color‑match issues, and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with sales and business development teams to achieve new‑business and financial targets.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of industry experience as a refinish technician.
• Strong understanding of competitive products and tools.
• Ability to travel within Kentucky and Southwest Ohio and represent the company in the field.

Required skills

• Coating technologies (solvent & waterborne base‑coat/clear‑coat systems).
• OEM paint approval processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for presentations.
• Experience using CRM systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $85,000 – $100,000 per year, based on qualifications.
• Company‑provided vehicle for field work.
• Opportunity to work with innovative automotive coating solutions.