Technical Account Manager

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

RYYY3X9X

Date posted:

Monday, November 10, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Market-Related

SUMMARY:
This role combines technical support, account management, and business development.

POSITION INFO:

- Technical Account Manager
  Drive technical excellence and client success in the automotive coatings sector.
  KwaZulu-Natal | R35,000 - R45,000 per month
  
  About Our Client
  A global leader in refinish and industrial coatings, known for innovation, quality, and technical expertise. The company partners with top automotive manufacturers and body repair networks, delivering high-performance coatings and advanced colour technologies. They pride themselves on customer partnership, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
  
  The Role: Technical Account Manager
  This role combines technical support, account management, and business development. You''ll serve as the key point of contact for clients across KwaZulu-Natal and surrounding regions, ensuring customer satisfaction through technical guidance, training, and operational excellence. You''ll also support regional growth by driving market share and strengthening client relationships within the refinish collision segment.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  Minimum 5 years experience in technical support or customer service within the refinish collision industry
  
  Qualified spray painter certification essential
  
  Provide first-line technical support, including audits, ratio analyses, and training plans
  
  Conduct product demonstrations and technical sessions for distributors and MBRs (Manufacturer-Approved Body Repairers)
  
  Build and maintain strong client relationships to support business retention and growth
  
  Execute segment strategies and contribute to achieving regional targets
  
  Gather and report competitive intelligence at distributor and MBR levels
  
  Support business reviews and update clients on new tools, products, and proposals
  
  Ensure delivery of regional sales and performance objectives
  
  About You
  
  5+ years of relevant industry experience in the refinish collision or coatings sector
  
  Qualified spray painter with strong technical knowledge of MBR and distributor operations
  
  Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  
  Commercially astute with proven ability to meet financial and growth targets
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office and collision software systems
  
  Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple accounts
  
  Willingness to travel locally and internationally
  
  Collaborative, results-driven, and strategic in approach

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