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BASF Technical Specialist-Collision Industry in CA, United States

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Now Hiring! Technical Service Specialist

near Oxnard, CA area

The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!

Where the chemistry happens…

Business Unit EC is driving surface solutions! EC employs 11,400 people operating in more than 70 sites worldwide. In 2021, the Coatings division achieved global sales of about €3.4 billion, serving a wide range of industries. We are a global expert in the development, production, and marketing of coatings and solutions, including:

  • Innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings

  • Decorative paints

  • Applied surface treatments for metal, plastic, and glass substrates

  • Advanced solutions for sustainability, performance, and digitalization

  • New business solutions through our “Innovation Beyond Paint” program

We are seeking a Technical Service Specialist to support our Automotive Refinish group. Ideal candidate will be in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks or Santa Clarita area and will cover Bakersfield through San Fernando Valley and occasionally support Los Angeles. As the world’s largest chemical company, BASF is an unmatched expert in the science of color. BASF Automotive Refinish systems offer advanced paint technologies, set apart with products backed by support in technical training, color information systems and business management.  BASF’s Automotive Refinish business develops and markets the highest-quality coatings available for the collision repair, commercial fleet, and automotive specialty markets. For over 150 years, BASF Refinish has been leading the industry, and we continue to innovate and offer our partners the best-in-class products, services, and support.

As a member of our team, you will be instrumental in providing customer support to automotive collision repair shop customers as well as distribution partners to grow our market share sustainably. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical success of BASF’s automotive refinish products in Southern California region. You will maintain high quality customer service standards at some of the largest Body Shop organizations in the market through process development, correct application of products through teaching & hands on demonstrations and helping the sales team convert new business.

As a Technical Service Specialist, You Create Chemistry By...

  • Providing technical assistance and training to our customer base and prospects to maintain and gain market share in Southern California market.

  • Working with your BASF colleagues in the region to accomplish regional sales objectives by training on our products, demoing new product lines and assisting the team in any customer requests.

  • Making process improvement recommendations within Body Shops.

  • Helping end users and/or distribution partners be more proficient in product application, selling and implementing new products and generating a positive experience with BASF branded products

  • Working and staying up to date on any product developments and technology to elevate your professional experience through training and reaching out to marketing, training and internal team members while adding value to our customers.

  • Communicating findings or any customer related activities to BASF colleagues using internal CRM or communication channels.

If you...

  • Minimum High School Diploma, associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree is recommended.

  • At least 5 years of experience of either training or working hands on with Automotive Coatings materials within the automotive market.

  • Your ability to collaborate for achievement will be essential while working within a sales team to accomplish goals by training on our products, demoing new product lines and assisting Account representatives and Business development managers.

  • Understanding Body Shop workflow, you will make process improvement recommendations that can be highly valuable to end users.

  • Your ability to communicate effectively will help end users and/or distribution partners be more proficient in product application, selling and implementing new products and generating a positive experience with BASF branded products.

  • Demonstrating your ability to learn and grow, you will work to elevate your professional experience while adding value to our customers.

  • Utilizing Microsoft Office tools, you will be required to lead presentations that are focused on introducing new products to market and support a better understanding of BASF branded products.

  • Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM system.

  • Your understanding of competitive products and tools will be a valued asset when participating in the technical aspect of the sales process.

Then...

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At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

  • Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible

  • Retirement Benefits

  • Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement

  • Mentoring & Development Programs

  • Employee Discounts

  • Pet insurance

  • Matching Donations to your favorite cause

  • Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more!

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Pay Transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive pay range for this role is $80k-$90k. 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.

A unique total offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

Auniquetotal offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

At BASF, we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone.

We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions…that’s how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF

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