Refinish North America

About the Role

The Refinish North America - Rotational Opportunity program is designed to build future talent pipelines for commercial, technical, and operational roles within Axalta. This program is for ambitious recent graduates and early-career professionals eager to learn, embrace new challenges, and build a long-term career.

Initial Rotation: Conversion Installation Associate

This role offers an opportunity to learn the automotive refinish industry from the ground up by supporting customer conversion projects throughout the US. You will work directly with customers and participate in the installation and startup of Axalta paint systems within collision repair facilities. This position is highly travel-intensive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customer conversion and installation projects across North America.
• Assist installation leaders with planning, execution, and project completion activities.
• Verify receipt and inventory of delivered products and equipment.
• Assist with workspace preparation and site readiness activities.
• Assemble and install equipment, shelving, storage systems, and related components.
• Configure, organize, and place products according to installation standards.
• Assist with equipment testing and startup activities.
• Support installation documentation and project reporting activities.
• Build professional relationships with customer personnel and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project reviews and continuous improvement discussions.
• Maintain a safe and professional work environment.
• Represent Axalta professionally at all customer locations.

Rotational Assignments May Include

• Territory Sales
• Commercial Operations
• Marketing
• Product Management
• Customer Experience
• Supply Chain
• Technology
• Business Development
• Technical Service
• Distribution

Participants will receive coaching, mentorship, and career development support.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Finance, Mechanical Engineering, or similar fields, or a diploma.
• Eligibility and willingness to travel up to 100% throughout North America.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship (now or future).

Preferred

• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to relocate following successful completion of the rotational program.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the program, participants may be considered for placement into professional positions within the Refinish business, including:

• Account Specialist
• Sales Specialist
• Marketing Specialist
• Sales Operations Analyst
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Customer Service Specialist
• Technical Representative
• Other emerging commercial and operational opportunities