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Technical Service Specialist - Washington - Automotive Refinish Now hiring! Technical Service Specialist - Washington - Automotive Refinish
Seattle, WA
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Field Role : Washington / Company Car provided
We are looking for a Technical Service Specialist to join our Automotive Refinish team in Seattle, Washington!
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio is supplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions," which enable new applications with innovative surfaces.
You will work with some of the largest Body Shop and Distribution organizations in the market through paint application process development, correct application of products through teaching & hands-on demonstrations and helping the sales team convert new business. You will work closely with the sales team to make sure our distribution partners are properly trained and can effectively sell and position our product offerings against competitive product lines. In addition, you will work with the Business Development and Sales team to gain new business and ensure identified Body Shop KPI’s are achieved.
As a Technical Service Specialist - Washington - Automotive Refinish, you create chemistry by...
- Being responsible for the technical success of BASF’s automotive refinish products, in the Seattle and greater Washington markets.
- Working on coating technologies including solvent & waterborne base coat / clear coat systems, OEM paint approval process, new product and process development at the field level and affecting positive financial impact through product usage and application training.
- Training and developing our Body Shop and Distribution customers, making process improvement recommendations that can be highly valuable to end users.
- Leading new product and customer demonstrations, being proficient in product application, selling and implementing new products, and generating a positive experience with BASF-branded products.
- Participating in the technical aspects of the sales process.
- Leading customer training to ensure BASF product proficiencies and product conversions of new BASF customers.
- Working with the BASF team to help meet and exceed new business and financial targets.
- Adding value to our customers through root cause analysis, troubleshooting technical applications, and color match issues.
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Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include :
About us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
Pay transparency
BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $75,000 - $94,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Equal employment opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Salary : $75,000 - $94,000
