Sales Representative, Industrial Coatings

As a Sales Representative - Industrial Coatings

you will manage existing accounts and new development of profitable new Industrial Coatings with an emphasis on Mid-West customers in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio! You will have previous experience in B2B sales related to manufacturing, general knowledge of paints or coatings, and an enthusiasm to grow existing and gain new customers through value sales while delivering on targeted growth.

PPG offers excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Retirement Savings, Parental Leave, PTO, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, continuing education and excellent opportunities for growth!

• Business Plan Development - develop and implement a territory business plan to support Industrial liquid, e-coat, and powder growth, by identifying target markets and segments, and developing related strategies.

• Account management - develop relationships with base business personnel and end-user accounts to achieve plan.

• Manage Internal Relationships - communicate sales strategy with company partners to ensure team approach and mutual success.

• Functional/ Personal Development - remain up to date on PPG's Industrial portfolio of products and services.

• Competitive Awareness - understands competition, their offerings (products and services) and develop counter programs.

• Industry Awareness - identify and understand industry trends and initiatives.

• BA/BS in Business, Engineering, or similar; OR equivalent combination of experience, training, and knowledge.

• 3+ years' experience in B2B sales supporting Industrial, Commercial, or Automotive Coatings and/or Coating Distribution Channels.

• Experience presenting value to customers and securing sales at all levels including business owners, procurements, product users, etc...

• Proficient experience with CRM systems to track and manage customers and accounts; or equivalent experience with Excel, Word, Outlook

• Travel 50% to domestic customers

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal 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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Gehaltsstrukturen und Zusatzleistungen von PPG können je nach Standort unterschiedlich sein, sodass wir unsere Mitarbeiter in verschiedenen geografischen Märkten wettbewerbsfähig entlohnen können. PPG berücksichtigt bei Vergütungsentscheidungen mehrere Faktoren, wie unter anderem Fertigkeiten, Erfahrung und Schulung, Qualifikation und Ausbildung, Lizenzen und Zertifizierungen sowie andere organisatorische Anforderungen. Es können andere Leistungsanreize Anwendung finden.

Unsere Programme für Sozialleistungen sind so konzipiert, dass sie die Gesundheit und das Wohlbefinden unserer Mitarbeiter unterstützen. Jeder Versicherungsschutz und alle Leistungen richten sich nach den Bedingungen der jeweiligen Pläne und den dazugehörigen maßgeblichen Plandokumenten.