Strategic Performance Specialist – Automotive Refinish

About the role

Strategic Performance Specialist - Automotive Refinish

Location: Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
Company: Surventis LLC
Job field: Marketing & Sales
Job type: Permanent
Job ID: 145428
Flexible work options: Remote

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.

Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape the Future of Collision Repair. At Surventis, we help collision repair organizations improve performance, drive operational excellence, and accelerate profitable growth. Through industry-leading refinishing solutions, technical expertise, business consulting, training programs, commercial capabilities, and digital technologies, we partner with collision repair businesses to help them compete and win in an increasingly complex market.

As the collision repair industry continues to evolve and consolidate, Surventis is investing in strategic growth initiatives focused on Multi-Shop Operators (MSOs) and large multi-site collision repair organizations across North America. We are seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented professional to lead technical and product performance efforts with some of the industry's most influential organizations. We are looking for a Strategic Performance Specialist to join our Automotive Refinish team.

The Strategic Performance Specialist partners with strategic collision repair customers to improve product performance, optimize operations, and drive measurable business results through technical leadership and consultation. As a Strategic Performance Specialist, you will:

Responsibilities

• Lead performance improvement initiatives for key MSO accounts.
• Partner with customer leadership teams to improve business results.
• Conduct advanced diagnostics and root-cause analysis.
• Improve cycle time, quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Support long-term account growth and retention strategies.
• Resolve complex technical and operational challenges.
• Lead training and performance development programs.
• Coach technical teams and distributor resources.

Requirements

• 10+ years of automotive refinish experience, including advanced refinish application techniques, root-cause analysis, and performance-driven problem solving.
• Advanced technical leadership expertise with a proven ability to drive process improvement and solve complex operational challenges.
• Experience engaging executive-level stakeholders and influencing strategic business decisions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data and findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience developing training programs, standardized processes, and operational best practices.
• Insight into customer strategies, operational trends, and business performance drivers.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently in a remote, customer-facing, field-based environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex opportunities simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 60% throughout assigned strategic account locations.
• Residence near a major metropolitan area and commercial airport.
• A valid driver's license.
• Hands-on automotive refinish application experience with a strong understanding of body shop production processes and workflow optimization preferred.
• Experience analyzing and improving key performance indicators (KPIs), including cycle time, touch time, quality, throughput, efficiency, and profitability preferred.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms, pipeline management processes, forecasting tools, and business analytics preferred.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits

Pay transparency: Surventis is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $80,000 - $110,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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