Technical Consultant - Vehicle Refinishing GTA

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  • Toronto, ON
  • $85,000-95,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
About AkzoNobelSince 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together. For more information please visit © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.Territory & TravelThis role primarily supports the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and requires up to 60% travel, including approximately 40% overnight travel, as well as occasional travel to the United States.Total Compensation
  • Annual base Salary of $85,000.00 to $95,000.00
  • 15% Bonus based on personal and corporate performance.
  • Vehicle Allowance of $800/monthly + KM reimbursement
  • 3 weeks' vacation + 5 personal/Sick days + 3 company determined floater days.
  • Pension Plan
  • Benefits including Drug, Medical, Life Insurance, Paramedical (including massage) an more.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Telemedicine
  • Physical Fitness Reimbursement
Job PurposeAs a Technical Consultant, you will deliver high-impact technical expertise and consultative services to customers across your assigned territory.You will partner closely with Sales to support customer performance, optimize processes, and contribute to achieving sales and profitability targets. Acting as a trusted advisor to our customers and distributors, you will provide technical guidance, training, and solutions that drive customer success. You will also support the development of technical training content and tools in close collaboration with the Sales team.Autonomy & ImpactThis role operates with a high degree of independence. You will manage your own schedule, customer engagements, and consulting activities, while providing expert guidance on AkzoNobel products and solutions. Your insights will directly influence customer success, sales outcomes, and product or market strategies.Key Activities
  • Deliver onsite and virtual consulting services across business performance, production, and marketing
  • Support large, strategic multi-site accounts with technical expertise and process improvement
  • Develop innovative consulting tools and customer-specific solutions
  • Deliver classroom and virtual training on brand-specific curriculum
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of training programs
  • Participate in the sales process (needs analysis, proposals, presentations, customer visits)
  • Support Mutual Action Plans and align technical activities with Sales, Distribution, and Collision Centers
  • Analyze performance metrics and recommend strategies to improve customer productivity
  • Represent AkzoNobel in industry associations and events
  • Contribute thought leadership through presentations, articles, and industry engagement
  • Mentor internal and external stakeholders on tools, processes, and best practices
Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience preferred
  • Knowledge of the vehicle refinishing / collision repair industry
  • Hands-on coating application experience, including spray application
  • Experience in a collision repair environment (automotive or truck refinish preferred)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of spray equipment and application environments
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
This posting is for an existing vacancy. AkzoNobel is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact CanadaHR@akzonobel.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.Requisition ID: 52400 #LI-KT1

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