Job Description

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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