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AkzoNobel

Technical Service Representative

Quebec City,QC
  • To be discussed
  • 40.00 h - Full time

  • Permanent job

  • Day

  • 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Benefits



Technical Consultant – Marine and Protective Coatings

Compensation:
  • $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 annual base salary
  • 15% Bonus based on personal and corporate performance.
  • Vehicle Allowance of $800/monthly + KM reimbursement
  • 3 weeks’ vacation + 5 personal/Sick days + company determined floater days.
  • Pension Plan
  • Benefits including Drug, Medical, Life Insurance, Paramedical (including massage) an more.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Virtual Healthcare
  • Fitness Reimbursement

Purpose of the job
The Technical Service Representative (TSR) provides a differential marketing advantage for AkzoNobel by delivering technical services to all customers within an assigned area. They support the sales team by conducting technical reviews, product trials and providing consultative services to customers, distributors, and prospects. They also provide both technical analysis, process analysis, and recommendations where appropriate.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist customers on best coating and painting application practices.
  • Generate and maintain accurate records and applications reports of company products. This includes day to day environmental conditions as well as surface preparation and relevant coating application information.
  • Attends scheduled inspections; verify specification and standard adherence, perform quality checks of surface preparation, and the application steps in the painting process.
  • Participates in the selling process by assisting with product trials.
  • Monitor customers/applicators in the proper application of coatings and paint systems in accordance with company specifications.
  • When conditions are identified not within company specifications or application guidelines, advise the customer and or applicator and their immediate supervisor to acquire resolution. When conditions are not resolved to meet specification document accordingly with exception report.
  • Troubleshoot customer application issues.
Level of autonomy (decision making and independent judgement)
This is a role that requires the job holder to make all day-to-day decisions independently. The job holder will be advising customers on the use of AkzoNobel brands. The TSR helps the customer, achieves expected results on time, Understands the need to learn and keep abreast of technology, is open to new ideas and fulfills the responsibilities of the job independently and professionally with the support of the team when needed. Their input helps AkzoNobel’s decision to move forward with a new product or brand launch in the market.

Job requirements
  • Knows coating application, techniques, and parameters for Marine Coatings (3 to 5 years preferred)
  • Bilingualism French & English; Read, Spoken and Written
  • AMPP, NACE II, Frosio Inspector III or equivalent
  • Must have previous experience working in a Shipyard.
  • Good computer skills, well versed in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and is computer litterate enough to navigate user friendly web-based programs.
  • Approximately 50-60% travel required. Must be able to travel to the USA if required.
  • Must be able to pass Security Clearance per the Canadian government’s "Controlled Goods Program Security Assessment"

Work environment

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Requested skills

  • Knows coating application, techniques, and parameters for Marine Coatings (3 to 5 years preferred)
  • Bilingualism French & English; Read, Spoken and Written
  • AMPP, NACE II, Frosio Inspector III or equivalent
  • Must have previous experience working in a Shipyard.
  • Good computer skills, well versed in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and is computer litterate enough to navigate user friendly web-based programs.
  • Approximately 50-60% travel required. Must be able to travel to the USA if required.
  • Must be able to pass Security Clearance per the Canadian government’s "Controlled Goods Program Security Assessment"

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


Requirements

Level of education

undetermined

Diploma

undetermined

Work experience (years)

undetermined

Written languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Intermediate

Spoken languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Intermediate