Technical Service Specialist - Automotive Refinish (MD, DC)

About the role

Surventis is hiring a Technical Service Specialist for its Automotive Refinish team in Maryland and Washington, DC. The role works with large body shop and distribution organisations through paint application process development, hands-on product demonstrations and training, and helps the sales team convert new business. Travel is expected to be 30-50%.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the technical success of Surventis Coatings products in MD and DC, with overlap support in VA, DE and PA.
• Work on coating technologies including solvent and waterborne base coat/clear coat systems, OEM paint approval processes, and new product and process development at field level.
• Train and develop body shop and distribution customers, recommend process improvements and lead product demonstrations.
• Participate in the technical side of sales, help meet new business and financial targets, and solve root causes of application problems and colour-matching issues.

Required profile

• HS Diploma (or equivalent) with relevant experience.
• 7+ years of industry experience as a refinish technician.
• Strong understanding of competitive products and tools.
• Currently authorised to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Surventis Automotive Refinish products and technology tools (a plus).
• Microsoft Office for product presentation (a plus).
• CRM expertise and bilingual English/Spanish (both a plus).

The company provides a company car. Applications are made through the BASF job platform, which hosts the listing during the transition period.