Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.
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The purpose of this role is to develop and provide technical support and training on the use and application of (powder coatings) company products, (troubleshooting) services, equipment, and documentation in acquiring new business and in maintaining customers primarily for the automotive OEM market and maintaining multiple non-automotive existing customers. Cross-functional communication and global alignment is required to innovate and develop applications for the market.
Key Responsibilities
Provide total technical support to all customers internal and external with global alignment.
Analyzes product-related issues. Performs laboratory (application) analysis of the issues when needed. Communicate with RS Lab and/or the Quality Control department to establish corrective actions (and case management).
Manage complex customer complaints.
Actively participate in key phases of the sales process to prospects.
Proactively prevent and solve problems of a technical nature occurring at existing customers through online and in-person application engineering training and support.
Use reporting tools such as CRM, to update the key customers' databases with valid, accurate, and complete information (visits reports, action reports, cases, billing of services rendered, regulatory requests, etc)
Deliver weekly periodical progress reports, proactively submit information regarding trends within the market and provide recommendations regarding the improvements in the approach to the market.
Promote the positive company reputation and develop long-term relations with customers.
Hold and defend the values of the company.
Practice all the applicable corporate as well as site policies/procedures with regard to personal behavior / HSE standards and acts in compliance with all their regulations.
Level of Autonomy
Limited to customer specifications.
Job Requirements
Knowledge & Work Experience - Automotive and General Industrial Paints & Coatings industry, 3-5 years of work experience in technical services, application and support. Proficiency in the use of various communications technology and applications. Travel required to various accounts in assigned territory.
Bachelor Degree in chemical engineering, chemistry is preferred or 3-5 years experience in automotive top coat process equipment-electrostatic robots, end of the arm applicators and powder booths.
Skills - Problem-solving, root cause analysis, stakeholder management, creating value propositions, communication, and presentation, commercial and business acumen. It requires excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interface effectively by phone or virtual communication platform.
Total Compensation
The salary range for these skills is $65,000 to $75,000 + 15% annual bonus.
Excellent Medical Insurance with HSA.
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits.
401K retirement savings with 6% company match.
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
Paid Parental leave.
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks.
Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Monthly Automobile Allowance
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
