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.
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