Technical Service Specialist - NY, CT, MA

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Now hiring! Technical Service Specialist – NY, CT, MA We are looking for a Technical Service Specialist to join our Automotive Refinish team in NY, CT, or MA ** Field Role: Company Car provided New finish, Proven expertise. Bolder ambition. If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact, and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in. Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding. Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us. At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships. We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place. Surventis 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 enables 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 –New England - Automotive Refinish you will... Be responsible for the technical success of Surventis’ automotive refinish products, in the NY, CT, MA markets. Work 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. Train and develop our Body Shop and Distribution customers, you will make process improvement recommendations that can be highly valuable to end users. Lead new product and customer demonstrations, being proficient in product application, selling and implementing new products, and generating a positive experience with Surventis-branded products. Participate in the technical aspects of the sales process. Lead customer training to ensure Surventis product proficiencies and product conversions of new Surventis customers. Work with the Surventis team to help meet and exceed new business and financial targets. Add value to our customers through root cause analysis, trouble-shooting technical applications, and color match issues. If you have... HS Diploma (or equivalent) coupled with relevant experience. At least 10+ years of industry experience as a refinish tech. Strong understanding of competitive products and tools. Proficiency with Surventis’ current Automotive Refinish products and technology tools (a plus). Ability to utilize Microsoft Office tools to lead presentations focused on introducing new products to the market and supporting a better understanding of Surventis-branded products. CRM expertise is a plus. Privacy statement Surventis takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. Pay transparency Surventis is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000 depending on qualifications. 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.