Sales Specialist, Automotive Collision

About the role

Axalta is looking for a Sales Specialist, Automotive Collision, a remote-based role that requires a local presence in Indiana, ideally the greater Indianapolis area, to make onsite visits across the assigned territory. The specialist grows business by selling Axalta's coatings solutions to potential customers and partners with the regional sales team to drive new business. The position is not eligible for relocation or sponsorship.

Key responsibilities

• Sell solutions to segment customers and meet required sales and revenue targets.
• Build a pipeline of prospective customers and a professional network within the industry.
• Conduct market research and share accurate, timely market updates with management.
• Take part in preparing and running sales plans, events and campaigns.
• Present Axalta solutions to key decision makers at prospective companies.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to deliver results.
• Maintain accurate account and contact data in Salesforce (SFDC).

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and/or at least 5 years of Automotive Refinish industry experience.
• 5+ years of direct selling experience with a track record of hitting or exceeding sales goals.
• Experience selling to or managing relationships with top-tier clients preferred.
• Strong business development and prospecting skills.
• Knowledge of the collision repair, commercial transportation and industrial business environment and distribution fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of Axalta's core product lines and repair shop business fundamentals.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time and a valid driver's license.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Competent computer skills
• Effective written and oral communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Organizational, interpersonal and time-management skills

The role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off; the actual offer depends on qualifications, experience and location. The opening is active and being filled immediately.