The Sales Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of sales and strategy development within one or more markets. This includes sales in all customer segments for our paint and related products: commercial, residential (new home / repaint), property management, and high performance.
Expectations for this role include:
Drive sales, in a designated market.
Calling on the corporate offices of the targeted customers in the market to develop relationships and close sales.
Coordinating sales efforts with Account Development Managers, Business Development Managers, Maintenance Specialist, Regional Sales Managers, Zone Sales Director, and the National Sales Mgr-Res & Multifamily / Commercial.
Communicating appropriate information to all stakeholders, including internal and external customers.
Maintain key customer relationships.
Interface and work closely with store operations to ensure attainment of sales and operating goals.
Responsible for maintaining price objectives across the territory and for agreeing special deals beyond normal established price lists and terms and conditions.
Establishes performance goals and plans for each Sales Representative and conducts regular reviews to ensure performance standards are being met.
Adherence to all PPG policies and procedures including safety, ethics, finance, and human resources.
Recruit, develop, mentor, and motivate sales staff.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Marketing or Related Field.
Minimum of 5 years Sales Management Experience preferred
Previous experience as a sales representative in commercial, industrial, residential/multifamily, residential repaint, true finish, and/or industrial maintenance market segments.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and web based applications.
Flexible schedule (some evenings and weekends required) and ability to travel within designated market (75%)
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Success Factors – Prime Success Factors (focus on results, drive change, promote teamwork, build trust & respect, and understand market & customer perspective) plus the following:
Build Strong Work Relationships
Influence Decisions and Actions
Solve Problems
Act with Long term Perspective
Mobilize resources
About Us
PPG Industries’ vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty Products Company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability, and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world.
PPG Architectural Coatings impressive line-up of residential, commercial, and industrial paint brands offers a wide range of choices to meet everyone's needs – from consumers to interior designers, painting contractors to property managers, and developers to architects.
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PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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