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Axalta · 1 week ago

Technical Sales Account Manager (m/f/d) KOEM EMEA

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

Axalta is a leading company in the coatings industry, known for its innovative solutions. They are seeking a highly driven Account Manager to serve as the key commercial and technical interface between Axalta and multiple customer plants, focusing on account management, technical service, and sales coordination.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSustainability

Responsibilities

Provide daily technical service, including monitoring line performance of Axalta materials

Act as the technical and sales interface between Axalta and four key customers, with flexibility to support additional accounts if required

Conduct weekly alignment meetings with the Business Director

Report operational and technical issues to Korean Paint Shop Management following internal alignment

Manage commercial reporting and alignment with Korean Procurement Management

Align closely with Axalta on-site teams and local customer staff

Coordinate material modifications between customer production lines and Wuppertal

Lead productivity improvement projects at customer sites

Identify, develop, and lead business opportunities

Follow up on critical technical and quality issues

Support new product qualification and innovation programs

Liaise with Marketing to drive value-added improvements to the product line

Coordinate and support new color projects across Wuppertal, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Korea

Lead price quotation preparation and submission

Handle and coordinate issues involving Axalta Korea and KCC

Ensure consistent, high-quality support for all four customers

Support global account alignment, including international collaboration and travel

Qualification

Technical sales experienceAccount managementNative-level Korean proficiencyAutomotive coatings experienceProject management experienceStakeholder managementInternational collaborationEnglish skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Native-level proficiency in Korean (spoken and written) – mandatory

Strong English skills

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Willingness and ability to travel extensively

Preferred

Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Business, or a related field

Experience in automotive coatings, paint shop operations, or the chemical industry

Background in account management, technical sales, or customer-facing roles

Knowledge of production processes, quality management, and continuous improvement

Project management experience

Ability to work effectively in international, cross-cultural environments

Company

Axalta

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Axalta provides performance coatings for a wide range of industrial applications; light vehicle and commercial vehicle coatings for original equipment manufacturers; and refinish surface preparation and coating systems for body shops globally.

Founded in 1866