Technical Specialist - Automotive Refinish

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 Technical Specialist to join us at our facility in Mechelen, Belgium.

Your main goal will be to contribute to the development of the company’s product and service sales and to customer loyalty, in compliance with internal processes, while ensuring sales administration. Deploy and share expertise in Axalta products and services with our clients, acting as a key on-site technical contact.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical expert and trusted advisor for customers, mastering the full Axalta Refinish portfolio (products for light/heavy vehicles, light industry, equipment, tools including IRUS MIX, and software solutions).
• Support and monitor existing customers, ensuring accurate and updated customer data for distributor technicians and strategic end users.
• Implement and install technical solutions aligned with commercial agreements, ensuring correct usage and optimal customer satisfaction.
• Promote product ranges, technical campaigns, and new offerings; identify opportunities for growth and clearly demonstrate the efficiency, profitability, and added value of Axalta solutions.
• Plan and deliver technical demonstrations of paint and product applications; train customers to ensure correct product use and maximize performance in workshops.
• Collaborate closely with technical and sales teams, providing expert support during key steps of the sales process.
• Ensure distributor technicians and sales teams reach the required knowledge level; create and share technical documentation, tools, and training materials.
• Lead and deliver professional training sessions for distributors, body shops, and potential customers, including both in‑person and digital training formats.
• Conduct technical audits and on-site assessments, managing complaints, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring solutions are technically and commercially viable.
• Produce detailed technical analyses and activity reports; upload findings into Axalta systems and ensure implementation follow-up and communication with technical management.

Key requirements:

• Strong technical background in automotive refinish, bodywork/paint, chemistry, or related fields, with advanced knowledge in paint application, colorimetry, and vehicle refinishing processes.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive collision repair, technical support, or a comparable role requiring hands-on expertise with refinish products and processes.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory (approximately 75% of the time) and proficiency in business-level Dutch, French, and English.
• Proven experience in delivering technical training, coaching customers and distributor teams, and effectively transferring knowledge to diverse audiences.
• Solid understanding of digital tools, IT systems, and company software; ability to train others and support updates or new system implementations.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, including experience creating technical reports, activity dashboards, and structured feedback for internal teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking abilities, with the capacity to represent the company professionally and maintain high credibility in the field.
• Highly autonomous, organized, and field‑oriented, demonstrating initiative, proactivity, leadership, and strong teamwork capabilities.

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 th

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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