KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide on-site technical support to customers, including training on coating and painting application practices.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and prepare coatings (paints, base coats, inks, UV topcoats, totes, drums) to ensure uninterrupted customer operations.
• Perform quality control adjustments, product trials, and paint tests for new products.
• Capture and report daily production data; keep SOPs updated.
• Troubleshoot application issues, resolve customer complaints, and escalate unresolved matters with proper documentation.
• Support the implementation and testing of new products and technologies.
• Attend and contribute to customer meetings and production discussions.
• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customer staff to support business growth.
• Utilize CRM and reporting tools to maintain accurate records, visit/action reports, and regulatory requests.
• Deliver progress reports, recommending improvements and highlighting trends.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE standards, corporate policies, and site-specific regulations.
• Support customers at different locations as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years of experience in Coatings industry; wood coatings preferred
• Bachelor Degree in chemical engineering, chemistry or related field an asset (all may apply)
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills in a B2B environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to learn web-based systems quickly.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel within Canada and occasionally to the USA.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able ot lift 50 lbs with ease.
• Must be able to travel within Canada and occasionally to the USA.
  This posting is for an existing vacancy. AkzoNobel is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact CanadaHR@akzonobel.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
  At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
  Requisition ID: 49022 #LI-KT1

Provide customer technical support, training, and guidance on the use and application of company products, services, and equipment to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.