Axalta
Axalta
Axalta develops and manufactures coatings that protect, enhance, and extend the life of surfaces across automotive and industrial markets. With more than 150 years of experience, the company produces liquid, powder, and electrocoat solutions for automotive refinish, original equipment manufacturers, body shops, and commercial vehicles. Its performance coatings are also used on oil and gas pipelines, rail cars, agricultural equipment, and other industrial applications. Axalta’s global team focuses on advancing surface technology through ongoing product innovation and supports hiring across the manufacturing, automotive, and broader industrial sectors.

Regional Sales Manager, Automotive Coatings – India (Remote)

Lead Axalta’s automotive refinish coatings business across Eastern India, with responsibility for revenue, collections, market share, and regional growth. Oversee distributors, OEM bodyshops, forecasting, product launches, and sales and technical teams.

Description

  • Deliver assigned sales and collection targets
  • Manage and expand the distributor and dealer network
  • Win new OEM bodyshop accounts to grow the business
  • Oversee service needs for bodyshops and key customers
  • Plan product demand and prepare forecasts
  • Lead the sales and technical teams
  • Build and maintain OEM relationships
  • Direct new product launches
  • Manage IDS and DSO
  • Drive regional business development
  • Identify and develop new commercial opportunities
  • Partner with product teams on market- and customer-led development
  • Coordinate sales priorities with business goals and work cross-functionally with demand planning, CSR, finance, and other teams
  • Track competitor activity and market intelligence

Requirements

  • MBA or a degree in paint technology or chemical engineering
  • 12–15+ years of sales experience, preferably in paints or the automotive aftermarket
  • Advanced interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships
  • Ability to manage key partners and create mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative approach
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Comfort working in teams and matrixed organizations
  • Strong analytical skills and data-driven judgment

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

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