Sales Specialist (TrueFinish Products)

PPG Industries Inc. - Louisville, Kentucky

A business unit of PPG Industries, the world's leading coatings and specialty products company, PPG Architectural Coatings is the respected leader that represents paint products. We manufacture and sell our products through home centers, independent dealers, and through a network of company-owned stores across North America. Founded in 1883, PPG Industries operates in nearly 70 countries and generates annual revenues of over $15 billion. Whether it’s coatings for the automotive, aerospace, construction or marine industries — PPG provides high performing products that continue to innovate the marketplace. See more at: http://www.ppgtruefinish.com

POSITION OVERVIEW

Architectural Coatings has an opening for an experienced sales professional in the TrueFinish Industrial Coatings group. TrueFinish is a newly formed, highly visible team focused on selling OEM coatings to job shops and small to mid-size manufacturers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, pursue, negotiate, develop and implement plan with new customers.
• Function in a full sales capacity while also assisting customers with technical support, product expertise and application of the product line.
• Communicate and maintain the sales manager apprised of market development, services and products of the competitors, product performance and customer acceptance.
• Manage and develop current customer accounts, account receivables and expenses to achieve sales growth and /or profit objectives.
• Work with your counterparts to provide product and application training and assist them in finding new accounts and selling TrueFinish products.

Business degree or relevant work experience. A preference is given to candidates who have a minimum of 3 years of sales and/or technical skills in industrial OEM coatings and a strong knowledge of the coatings’ market.
Strong interpersonal skills - to communicate effectively with all customer levels (business owners, purchasing personnel, product users)
Solid communications skills - in writing, IT presentations, public speaking and one to one negotiations.
Ability and comfort level to work independently in the market and function in an industrial setting with little direct support.
Flawless driving records.
Willingness to travel within your assigned territory and to company meetings.

 

PPG: WE BEAUTIFY AND PROTECT THE WORLD

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. PPG is committed to providing a fulfilling workplace for employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com.

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. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.

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https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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