Technical Sales Account Manager(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Native-level proficiency in Korean (spoken and written)
• Strong English skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively
• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Business, or a related field
• Experience in automotive coatings, paint shop operations, or the chemical industry
• Background in account management, technical sales, or customer-facing roles
• Knowledge of production processes, quality management, and continuous improvement
• Project management experience
• Ability to work effectively in international, cross-cultural environments

Tasks

• Provide daily technical service
• Monitor line performance of Axalta materials
• Act as the technical and sales interface between Axalta and key customers
• Conduct weekly alignment meetings with the Business Director
• Report operational and technical issues to Korean Paint Shop Management
• Manage commercial reporting and alignment with Korean Procurement Management
• Align closely with Axalta on-site teams and local customer staff
• Coordinate material modifications between customer production lines and Wuppertal
• Lead productivity improvement projects at customer sites
• Identify, develop, and lead business opportunities
• Follow up on critical technical and quality issues
• Support new product qualification and innovation programs
• Liaise with Marketing to drive value-added improvements to the product line
• Coordinate and support new color projects across multiple locations
• Lead price quotation preparation and submission
• Handle and coordinate issues involving Axalta Korea and KCC
• Ensure consistent, high-quality support for all customers
• Support global account alignment, including international collaboration and travel

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