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National Segment Business Development Manager

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Chicago, IL, USA
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Chicago, IL, USA
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Drive new commercial sales and manage strategic customer accounts to grow revenue, retain clients, and increase profitability. Develop sales and account strategies, communicate the value of PPG products and services, secure new accounts, expand existing relationships, and negotiate large-scale deals. Mentor sales staff, monitor market and competitor trends, and adapt commercial strategies to changing industry conditions.
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As the National Segment Business Development Manager, you will drive new commercial sales opportunities and handle key account management with strategic existing customer relationships. Your efforts will contribute to achieving significant business growth and client satisfaction by emphasizing the value of PPG's products and services. You will report to the Refinish Sales Commercial Zone Manager.


Key Responsibilities

  • Build and execute a sales strategy targeted at commercial accounts, emphasizing revenue growth, customer retention, and value-based selling.
  • Develop and implement tailored account plans that leverage PPG's suite of products and value-added services to demonstrate a measurable impact on customer success and profitability.
  • Articulate and quantify the value of PPG's offerings to address customer needs, solve challenges, and create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Identify, pursue, negotiate, and secure new commercial accounts while expanding opportunities with existing clients.
  • Mentor and collaborate with sales staff to strengthen the pipeline of commercial accounts and improve closing rates on large-scale deals.
  • Stay ahead of market trends, competitor offerings, and customer needs to craft proactive, value-driven sales solutions and proposals.
  • Build and maintain an account target list, identify industry shifts/trends such as e-commerce, and adapt strategies to capitalize on these changes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Minimum 2 years of commercial sales or related experience.
  • Experience successfully selling value and drive revenue growth within commercial sales.
  • Previous experience in commercial OEM sales is preferred.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

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 www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

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.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

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

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and 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  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

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.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

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.  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 Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
 

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