Technical Representative WA

Technical Representative Western Australia

Axalta Coating Systems is a leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors and employ more than 13,000 people around the world.

Working from a home office base in Perth, we now have a vacancy for a Technical Representative in our Western Australia team. Using your technical/spray painting expertise you will focus on maintaining and growing the volumes from the existing customer base as well as the expansion of the customer base for the territory.

Your responsibilities will be as follows:

• Demonstrate new and existing products to distributors and end-users.
• Plan, coordinate and lead system trials for target end-users.
• Install Paint systems and support equipment (e.g. mixing machines, colour tools) for end-users.
• Provide technical and colour support as required to Distributors and end-users.
• Promote use of Axalta brand products within existing end-user customers and target end-users.
• Identify and resolve application enquiries as raised by distributors or end-users.
• Train new and existing end-users in Axalta products.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Trade certificate in vehicle spray painting, plus a minimum of 4 years spray painting experience.
• Experience in dealing with customers, prospects and distribution within the automotive market place.
• PC experience essential in Windows and Office environment.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Prepared to travel regionally.
• A High Level of self-motivation.

This role is based in Perth, Western Australia.

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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