Technical Training Specialist (Automotive Coatings) - Belgium and France

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. We are currently looking for a Technical Training Specialist (Automotive Coatings) – Belgium and France to join us at one of our facilities in Mechelen (Belgium). The Technical Training Specialist serves as a key link between the Regional Training Leader and Training Instructors, delivering standardized training programs to internal and external customers across the region. In this role, the Technical Training Specialist will provide high‑quality technical training, contribute to content development, and help maintain a consistent, best‑in‑class training experience. Key responsibilities: Deliver face‑to‑face and virtual (webcast) training sessions Plan, schedule, and coordinate training activities across the region Ensure consistent use of approved training content and maintain training data dashboards Provide guidance and support to training instructors (where applicable) Conduct customer demonstrations and support industry events Collaborate with business, customer, and regional teams to align training with market needs Gather and act on training feedback to continuously improve delivery quality Contribute to content development as a subject‑matter expert Manage product inventory and training materials at the training center Support local execution of regional Product & Color strategies Ensure the training center meets security, safety, operational, and branding standards Oversee facility management, including contracts, POs, equipment maintenance, and cleanliness Key requirements: Min 3 years of refinish industry knowledge and practical experience (strong product, process and application knowledge) Min 5 years of training experience Fluent in French and in Flemish; professional English Travel: relevant to regional needs (at least 50% of the time) Excellent I.T. skills (MS Office, paint software…) Strong leadership and strategic thinking Solid business and technical understanding Excellent communication skills Customer‑focused with strong relationship‑building Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making Organizational excellence and results‑driven mindset Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review. Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you've encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com. Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.