Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products—whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals—and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. Our vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands plays an important role in everything from modernizing infrastructure worldwide to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
We are seeking a highly driven Account Manager (m/f/d) – Korean OEMs to serve as the key commercial and technical interface between Axalta and multiple customer plants. This role combines account management, technical service, sales coordination, and project leadership, with a strong international focus and close daily interaction with Korean customer stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide daily technical service, including monitoring line performance of Axalta materials
* Act as the technical and sales interface between Axalta and four key customers, with flexibility to support additional accounts if required
* Conduct weekly alignment meetings with the Business Director
* Report operational and technical issues to Korean Paint Shop Management following internal alignment
* 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 Wuppertal, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Korea
* Lead price quotation preparation and submission
* Handle and coordinate issues involving Axalta Korea and KCC
* Ensure consistent, high-quality support for all four customers
* Support global account alignment, including international collaboration and travel
Location & Travel
* Home Office with very high on-site presence at customer plants
* Extensive domestic and international travel required
Required Qualifications
* Native-level proficiency in Korean (spoken and written) – mandatory
* Strong English skills
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Willingness and ability to travel extensively
Nice to Have / Beneficial Qualifications
* 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
Compensation
The minimum salary for this position is €4,270.14 gross per month, in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Overpayment is possible depending on qualifications and experience.
About Axalta
Axalta operates its business in two segments—Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings—serving four end markets: Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle, and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in 140+ countries and coat approximately 30 million vehicles per year.
We have set an ambitious 2040 carbon neutrality goal, alongside 10 additional sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
Our Company:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
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