Wood Coatings Specialist - Sales - #2165166

Company Description Paintline Ltd. is a family-run coatings and paint supply business established in 2005, with over 90 years of combined experience in the industry. The company offers a wide range of products, including water-based paints, masking tape, and specialist coatings for car refinish, commercial vehicles, industrial, and agricultural applications. With branches in Glasgow and Durham, Paintline Ltd. provides responsive, same-day or next-day service to customers across multiple sectors. The team focuses on helping customers find tailored product solutions that improve daily business operations and reduce costs. Paintline Ltd. encourages collaboration and innovation, regularly exploring new options to meet unique customer needs.

Role Description The Wood Coatings Specialist contract role is a remote position. The role is based within Scotland and North East of England. The role is focused on providing sales within wood refinish industry, technical expertise, product guidance, and support related to wood coatings and finishes. Day-to-day tasks include advising customers on appropriate wood coating systems, surface preparation, and application methods, as well as troubleshooting product or application issues. The specialist will collaborate with sales and customer service teams to develop tailored coating solutions, prepare technical documentation, and contribute to product training materials or demonstrations. Additional responsibilities may include monitoring industry trends, recommending new products or improvements, and maintaining accurate records of customer interactions and technical support cases. This is a contract, remote role, requiring self-management, clear communication, and consistent responsiveness to customer and internal team needs.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of wood coatings, finishes, and surface preparation, including experience with water-based and solvent-based products.
• Experience in advising customers or clients on product selection, application techniques, and troubleshooting coating-related issues.
• Ability to create clear technical documentation, application guides, and training materials for internal teams and customers.
• Effective communication and customer service skills, with the capacity to work remotely, manage time independently, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Background in coatings, paint technology, woodworking, or a related field; prior experience in industrial, automotive, or commercial coatings environments is an advantage.
• Comfort with digital tools for remote work (email, video conferencing, CRM or ticketing systems) and basic proficiency in standard office software.
• Commitment to safety practices, quality standards, and continuous learning about new products and industry developments.