Associate Sales Specialist

Are you a driven and innovative college student looking to jumpstart your career with a global leader in coatings technology? Axalta, a company renowned for its cutting-edge products and commitment to sustainability, is searching for talented individuals like you to join our Fast Track Early Talent Program. At Axalta, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with industry experts. Whether you’re studying engineering, chemistry, business, or a related field, we offer diverse roles that can help you grow and shape the future of coatings. Want to ensure your career is firing on all cylinders? Join us and be part of a vibrant company where your ideas and contributions truly make a difference.

**Important Notice: Visa Sponsorship**

Thank you for considering a career with us. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the necessary work authorization to be employed in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future (including F1 OPT and H1-B statuses). 

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Associate Sales Specialist to join our dynamic Refinish sales team.  In this entry-level role, you will drive sales growth by building relationships with customers, identifying their needs, and providing tailored solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in sales and develop valuable skills in a supportive environment.

This is a remote-based role in the state of Ohio, ideally located in the greater Columbus area.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Quickly obtains knowledge of the collision repair business, well as distribution fundamentals.
• Develops a deep understanding of Axalta's products to effectively educate and persuade customers.
• Attends sales meetings and training sessions to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Conducts market research to uncover value drivers and analyzes market trends to identify opportunities.
• Identifies and develops a robust pipeline of prospective customers.
• Builds a professional network within the Refinish industry.
• Actively participates in the preparation and execution of sales plans, events and campaigns.
• Communicates and effectively presents Axalta solutions to key decision makers at prospective customers.
• Effectively collaborates with internal and external resources to deliver results.
• Maintains accurate account information by keeping detailed records of sales activities, customer engagements, and follow-up actions in SalesForce (SFDC).
• Achieve assigned sales targets and contribute to team goals.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field, required.
• Basic understanding of consultive sales principles and customer service practices.
• Must have strong work ethic and self-discipline along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience in sales or customer service is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time
• Valid driver’s license required.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.