Job Description

As a Technical Service Representative you will play a key role of technical service is a key part of the overall selling effort. This position serves as a dual role as you will assume primary account responsibility (onsite) from a sales standpoint by providing sales support to maintain and expand business at existing accounts and to assist with start-ups of new accounts. The TSR must be well versed in product composition, customer application equipment, environmental issues, and processes that are ancillary to the finishing operations.

A successful TSR will have to quickly come up to speed with PPGs Pretreatment, Electrocoat, Powder, Liquid coating technologies and methodologies to ensure the high level of customer satisfaction that is expected and provided.

Key Responsibilities

* Take a proactive approach as it relates to paint quality, addressing/solving issues, and process management and be able to understand the customer operation to provide all-around strong service and support.
* Service many APA customers in surrounding states and support the sales and service team when necessary.
* Align with all of PPG EHS guidelines and initiatives.
* Build sales position by establishing strong customer relationships at all levels, provide timely resolution to customers concerns, and quickly troubleshoot problems.
* Oversee / implement strategies for the management of inventory programs at customer locations of PPG product to increase inventory turns, reduce product obsolescence and maximize freight advantages.
* Identify customers needs / expectations and assess competitive activities such that sales strategies can be developed to increase sales / profits.
* Maximize profit contribution by differentiation through superior technical problem solving which produces higher yield rates, lower reject rates and optimum appearance on the customers production line.
* Primary contact person for all customer complaints and questions. Will be the lead spokesperson / liaison in communicating between the customer and internal PPG support departments.
* May be asked to lead customer projects, assist with process improvements, and look for cost savings for the customer. This will also include inventory management which may also include the ordering of all products for the customer and developing usage reports.
* Individual will also service other customers in surrounding states and support the sales and service team when necessary.

Qualifications

* High School Diploma or GED is required. Bachelors degree is preferred.
* Pretreatment, Ecoat, Powder and Liquid coatings experience
* Application troubleshooting experience in two or more technologies
* Willingness to travel daily to service customers
* Experience with Statistical Process Control and lean principles is preferred
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and respect by working closely with the customer to develop strong relationships
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with an unselfish work ethic, a strong sense of self-accomplishment, and strong problem solving skills.
* Strong problem identification and problem resolution / trouble-shooting skills

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