Product Specialist (Remote, CT/NY/RI)

About the role

Axalta is looking for a Product Specialist, a product technical resource for its market sales team. The specialist supports all Axalta products across Premium, Mainstream and Economy segments to promote growth and customer loyalty. The role is remote, based in Connecticut and covering Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York, with up to 75% travel.

Key responsibilities

• Train and support distributors so they can meet the needs of collision shop customers, especially on new products, technical support, training availability and value-added programs.
• Lead new customer installations, train and certify painters and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Run education events such as refinisher meetings, lunch and learns, WOW sessions and counter clinics to improve paint and material system performance and profitability.
• Demonstrate safety awareness, including safe product application and use of personal protective equipment.
• Use Axalta account management tools to support key accounts and reinforce the technical support network with shop personnel.
• Manage selling expenses within the designated budget and stay current with industry trends and association activities.

Required profile

• High school diploma, preferred.
• At least 5 years of industry experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Understanding of body shop operations and application equipment.
• Strong written, oral communication and presentation skills, and ability to sell, influence and negotiate with customers.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and willing to travel on a flexible schedule.

Required skills

• Good computer skills, using e-mail, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Problem-solving, time management and teamwork skills.
• Ability to network internally and with customers and to interpret customer needs.