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Axalta

Produces high-performance automotive and industrial coatings

Territory Manager - Automotive Paint Distribution

Field SalesPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeL'Étrat, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Successful experience in field-based B2B sales.
  • Experience in automotive paint, body-shop products or consumables, or a similar technical environment such as industry, equipment, or maintenance is preferred.
  • Strong commercial drive and a pronounced interest in prospecting and field work.
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop a customer portfolio.
  • Good understanding of technical environments and ability to work in tandem with specialist teams.
  • Organized and autonomous, with a strong results orientation.
  • Proficiency with customer relationship management (CRM) and office productivity tools.
  • Comfortable in a mobile role requiring frequent travel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, retain, and develop a portfolio of customers, including body shops, distributors, networks, and dealerships.
  • Actively prospect for new customers in the territory.
  • Deploy the group’s commercial strategy.
  • Negotiate commercial terms in accordance with pricing policy.
  • Conduct ongoing competitive monitoring.
  • Plan and optimize sales routes.
  • Manage territory performance, including revenue, margins, and volumes.
  • Implement action plans to achieve targets.
  • Provide regular, structured reporting through the customer relationship management (CRM) system.
  • Work closely with the technical team.
  • Organize product demonstrations and customer trials.
  • Participate in resolving technical issues.
  • Support customers in using paint solutions.
  • Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Manage disputes and propose appropriate solutions.
  • Propose improvements to the offering and services.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in automotive paint, body-shop products or consumables, or a similar technical environment such as industry, equipment, or maintenance.

About the Company

Axalta

Produces high-performance automotive and industrial coatings

Axalta Coating Systems makes and sells high-performance liquid and powder coatings for automotive OEMs, refinish, electric motors, building facades, and other industrial uses. The coatings form protective films on surfaces to resist corrosion, add color and finish, and withstand different environments, applied through processes for automotive production lines and industrial applications. It differentiates itself with deep expertise in corrosion resistance and durability across both vehicle and industrial segments, supported by a global distribution network. The goal is to provide durable, colorful coatings that protect and enhance a wide range of substrates, helping customers improve longevity and performance in automotive, industrial, and architectural markets.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Founded
2013

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