Responsible for business growth by selling solutions across segment customers and accountable for meeting required sales/revenue targets.
Identify and develop a robust pipeline of prospective customers and build a professional network within the industry.
Conduct market research to uncover value drivers and effectively communicate accurate and timely market updates to multiple levels of management.
Actively participate in the preparation and execution of sales plans, events and campaigns.
Communicate and effectively present Axalta solutions to key decision-makers at prospective companies.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external resources to deliver results.
Maintain accurate account information and contact data in Salesforce (SFDC).

Bachelor’s degree and/or at least 5 years of Automotive Refinish industry experience.
5 + years of direct-selling experience with a track record of hitting or exceeding sales goals.
Experience selling to or managing relationships with top-tier clients preferred.
Strong business development and prospecting skills plus the ability to acquire new clients quickly and effectively.
Strong knowledge of the collision repair, commercial transportation and industrial business environments as well as repair shop and distribution fundamentals.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Excellent relationship-building and presentation skills.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and time-management skills.
Strong work ethic and self-discipline.
Competent computer skills, proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time.
Valid driver’s license required.

Sales Specialist

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