
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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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. Our team serves more than 100,000 customers in over 140 countries. With more than 150 years of experience and impact, we innovate smarter surface solutions for better living and a sustainable future.
Markets We Serve:
Mobility
Industrial
Refinish
Fast Facts
• 150+ year legacy
• $5.2B in net sales
• ~12k employees
• ~1,300 scientists, technical experts and engineers
• ~1,000 patents + pending applications
• Products sold in over 140 countries
• 4 Major R&D Centers
• Partnering with 90k body shops
• Supply 13 of the top 15 global auto OEMs
• Funded 16 scholarships for future STEM leaders
• 80% of new technology to have sustainable benefit by 2030
• Carbon neutral by 2040