New Business Manager; m​/f​/d

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings, and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets, and aftermarkets.

To learn more, visit  and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a motivated New Business Manager (m/f/d) to join us as soon as possible.

The position is located in Switzerland/Ecublens , directly reporting to Automotive Refinish Director.

• Regularly visit existing customers and acquire new clients
• Independently plan your routes and customer visits
• Take strong personal responsibility for achieving targets and developing new business
• Gather market intelligence (trends and competitor activities)
• Prepare materials for sales meetings (project lists)
• Present project lists internally
• Prepare budgets and business plans (territory-specific and according to guidelines)
• Manage the pipeline and customer activities
• Provide technical advice directly on-site at customer locations
• Coordinate technical service interventions with customers
• Introduce new products to customers

• Training as an industrial painter, automotive painter, or body repair technician
• Experience in selling products in the industrial coatings and commercial vehicle sector
• Ability to convince and inspire customers with PPG products
• Solid technical background
• Good knowledge of products and paint systems
• Technical expertise within the automotive industry
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

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 thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit  and follow @PPG onX.

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to

PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer 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, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit  and provide feedback on the process,so that we can do better today than yesterday.