Strategic Business Development Manager -

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate may be remote and based in any location within the US with access to an international airport.

As the Business Development Manager you will interface with all levels of the PPG & customer organizations with the objective of increasing PPG sales & profitability to ensure the business's financial objectives are achieved.An experienced sales or engineering associate with a proven track record of commercializing new business wins in the North American region.You will be required to have intimate knowledge of coatings & Chemical markets, customers, and specification processes.

PPG offers excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, bonus plans, and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement a plan to grow PPG sales and profitability for new and existing customers.

• Interface with various customers to promote PPG.

• Communicate the customer's needs to the various PPG functions and regions.

• Mobilizes PPG resources to support customer factories during the launch process.

• Fully understand PPG's product portfolio and benefits to ensure value selling.

• Understand the competitive landscape, current gaps and anticipate future gaps to improve PPG's market position.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in business, engineering, or similar or Equivalent combination of experience, training, and industry knowledge.

• 3-5+ years of b2b sales experience or sales support experience.

• Experience in the coatings industry with Liquid, Powder & Pretreatment or similar.

• Excellent relationship building experience and ability to communicate effectively across cultural and industry barriers.

• Basic computer skills.

• Travel 50% or more depending on pipeline.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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 insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.