Key Account Manager - Protective Coatings

In this role, you will become a vital contributor to the sustainable growth of PPG’s Protective Coatings Infrastructure business and team. Valuable assets, e.g. bridges and port facilities exposed to various atmospheric conditions need the highest quality of coatings. Protecting these assets while safeguarding a cleaner environment is our mission. With your strong knowledge of the market and equipped with our advanced product solutions, you will be able to build solid and lasting relationships with key customers.

In this role you will be part of a well experienced and motivated team both locally and regionally. A team with high ethical standards, commitment to quality and loyal to customers and colleagues. Also, a team that plays to win and moves at a high pace to support customers and grow the business. We welcome initiative and new ideas and gladly take on new innovations and opportunities.

1. Develop durable customer relations across all levels in the value chain.
2. Gain knowledge of the industry, our products, and our tools to become the go-to coating advisor for your customers.
3. Identify, support and drive innovation from and to the market that enhances our customers’ sustainability and productivity.
4. Sell our products and services to new and existing customers.
5. Ensure the achievement of monthly and annual sales, margin and opportunity targets.
6. Plan and lead impactful visits to customers.
7. Prepare Key Account plans, build and maintain your Sales pipeline in Salesforce.com.
8. Resolve customer complaints in a timely and satisfactory manner.
9. Grow your internal network to learn, get support and accelerate the above.

1. Proven (technical) sales skills in a Business to Business environment such as the Infrastructure sector - preferably with >5 years of experience.
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Team player.
4. Ambition and drive to learn and develop towards potential next career moves.
5. Proficiency in English and your local language.

Are you a passionate and self-motivated sales professional with proven experience in the Infrastructure business? Then apply today to join our team!

We offer benefits such as attractive salary, company car, healthcare, career perspectives and access to training developments. Further, benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Here at PPG we make it happen. We seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism 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 any other company does. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on Twitter.

We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are “One PPG” to the world. We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way. We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent, and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

We make it happen. We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we own it. We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders, and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday. We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.