EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, consulting, training, or process improvement.
• Experience in a collision repair facility or vehicle refinishes industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

TECHNICAL & ANALYTICAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of business finance, accounting, and operational analysis.
• Skilled in technical writing for reports, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, or other process improvement methodologies.

INTERPERSONAL & COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, consultative, and listening abilities.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and build trust.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. PowerPoint, Excel and Word

JOB PURPOSE

AkzoNobel is seeking a Services Consultant to join our team and deliver specialized business development and consulting services to our Acoat Selected customers. Acting as a trusted advisor, this role combines consultative selling, financial and operational analysis, training, and program implementation to strengthen customer success and provide AkzoNobel with a competitive market advantage.
The Services Consultant plays a pivotal role in customer growth, retention, and performance improvement, while also supporting sales initiatives and facilitating regional collaboration through Acoat Performance Groups.