Vacancies Services Consultant - AkzoNobel Acoat Selected

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Vehicle Allowance mileage reimbursement
• 3 weeks vacation 5 personal/sick days extra floater days
• Pension plan
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including drug medical life insurance paramedical (incl. massage) Employee Assistance Program telemedicine and physical fitness reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Development & Retention

• Partner with the Sales team to support pipeline growth and new business opportunities.
• Contribute to customer acquisition and retention by highlighting the value of Acoat services.
• Drive year-over-year paint purchase growth for Acoat members through efficiency improvements and expansion initiatives.
• Identify qualify and onboard prospective Acoat customers in alignment with program standards.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior management.

Regional Acoat Performance Group Facilitation

• Lead and facilitate Regional Performance Group meetings to ensure active participation and goal achievement.
• Prepare and manage meeting agendas financial data collection and quarterly Acoat Composite reports.
• Plan and coordinate all meeting logistics and related events.

Consulting Services

• Deliver onsite and virtual consulting in business finance operations HR marketing production management and leadership development.
• Build strong relationships with multi-store owners tailoring consulting solutions to individual and network needs.
• Analyze data across multiple locations and recommend integrated improvements.

Training & Curriculum Development

• Conduct classroom online and on-site training based on the Acoat curriculum.
• Support the ongoing development and revision of training programs to maintain relevance and effectiveness.

Tool Implementation & Sales

• Promote sell and implement AkzoNobels patented production management tool Carbeat.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Actively participate in the Mutual Action Plan ensuring consistent communication with Sales Distribution Network Partners and Collision Centers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
• Bachelors 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.

Sales & Negotiation

• Proven experience in sales and negotiation with measurable results.
• Exceptional time management organizational and detail orientation.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. PowerPoint Excel and Word

Travel

• Willingness to travel extensively as required throughout Canada (primarily Western Canada) approximately 50% of time.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must be able to travel to the USA.
• The ideal candidate lives close to a major airport in Western Canada

Why Join AkzoNobel

At AkzoNobel we are passionate about driving innovation and enabling customer success. As a Services Consultant youll have the opportunity to directly impact the growth and performance of our customers while working within a dynamic highly collaborative Acoat Team.

Apply Now If you are a motivated consultant with a passion for business development and operational excellence we invite you to join our team at AkzoNobel.