Now hiring! Account Representative - Automotive Refinish

Illinois (Remote) - company car provided

Pay Range: $95,000 - $110,000

We are looking for an Account Representative to join our Automotive Refinish team.

New finish, Proven expertise. Bolder ambition.

If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact, and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.

Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding. Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.

At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships.  We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.

Surventis offers high-quality refinish paint brands and paint-related products to body shops from around the world. Our solutions are approved by the world’s leading automotive manufacturers for the repair of their vehicles. We provide collision centers with a vast array of solutions that help drive their business performance and efficiency.  At the heart of our business are our people and our trainers who take care of our customers’ needs including car painting skills, advanced body shop management solutions, and sophisticated management solutions.  As an Account Representative II sales representative, you will work with automotive collision repair shop customers to grow our market share.

As an Account Representative for Automotive Refinish, you will...

• Execute the business strategy and drive sales growth in the local markets through identifying customer and market needs within assigned market responsibility.  We are looking for a solid 'hunter'!
• Increase sales growth by developing market potential through forecasting, lead generation, qualification, closing sales and recommending new products and services.
• Manage existing relationships, develop new ones, and develop market potential through forecasting, lead generation, qualification, negotiation, and closing business.
• Establish trust and value in our ever-changing industry.
• Retain business and drive sales growth in the Chicagoland (75%) and Northwest Indiana markets.

If you have...

• Professional sales experience, strong interpersonal skills, robust relationship-building and value-based selling skills will be a valued asset.
• Extensive experience in the automotive refinish industry or in a related sales field.
• 7+ years of Automotive Refinish industry sales experience and customer relations, and body shop experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Privacy statement

Surventis takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process.

Pay transparency

Surventis is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $95,000 - $110,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.