About this role
About the Role Axalta is seeking a Technical Service Specialist to join our team in Wuppertal or Cologne. In this role you will provide onsite technical support to customers, manage line trials to develop new business, and collaborate with Area Sales Managers to drive solution-based selling across NL/DE. You will conduct plant/process audits, deliver improvement reports, investigate quality issues, and contribute to the EMEA technical team.
What You'll Do
- Provide onsite technical support to customers
- Manage line trials to develop new business
- Partner with Area Sales Managers on solution-based selling
- Conduct plant/process audits and deliver improvement reports
- Manage technically driven accounts to grow business and retain customers
- Investigate and resolve quality issues
- Handle technical aspects of quality claims
- Build strong relationships with key accounts
- Deliver technical training programs (theoretical & practical)
- Liaise with suppliers and partners
- Contribute to the EMEA technical team
- Conduct Approved Applicator audits
- Manage the lab
What We're Looking For
- Dynamic and goal-oriented
- Strong communication and networking skills
- Willing to travel (~50%, Benelux & Northern Germany)
- Independent and team player
- Professional and ethical mindset
- Ability to represent the Axalta brand
- Strong coatings or chemical background
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Dutch and English required; French or German is a plus
- Strong written and presentation skills
Nice to Have
- French or German language is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary not disclosed; benefits not specified