General Industrial Sales Manager (m/f/d) Europe

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 colourful 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.

We are currently looking for a General Industrial Sales Manager (m/f/d) Europe to join us in a remote position in Germany or Austria.

Strategy and Execution of Sales Plan

• Manage and grow sales in Europe

• Partner with Product and Technical teams to set priorities

• Interface with functions to ensure product quality and availability

• Execute contracts to ensure successful company growth and customer satisfaction

• Create new opportunities through strategic projects and customer relationships 
   

Customer

• Build formal customer relationship plan and customer intimacy through good relationships

• Drive customer intimacy to the account team

• Promote introduction of new products and help manage the impact of customer-initiated changes 
   

Team & Organization

• Build, lead and develop sales team (currently 10 team members)

• Monitor resources and alignment to meet customer needs

• Drive and document efficiencies in plant to demonstrate Axalta value to customer

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in science or business or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 7+ years of chemical or related industry experience to include sales and managerial experience

• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities on a regular basis

• Experienced at strategic account planning

• Demonstrated skills in customer relationship management

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams

• Proficient in Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Fluent in German and English

• Ability to travel up to 50%​ in Europe

• Remote Workplace in Germany or Austria
  
  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. 

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.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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