PPG
Technical Sales Representative - Protective and Marine Coatings - Chicago/Indy
PPG, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Technical Sales Representative - Protective and Marine Coatings - Chicago/Indy
PPG is in search of a Sales Representative to join our Protective and Marine Coatings business. PPG is a world leader in protective and marine coatings, developing products that protect customers' assets under demanding conditions and environments, including civil infrastructure, offshore, petrochemical, power, marine new‑build, dry dock & sea stock. You’ll report to the PMC Zone Sales Director – Central. This is a remote role that involves travel.
Key Responsibilities
Achieve a specified sales and net contribution within the market by selling PPG Coatings Products across all major segments and distribution channels.
Open and service new and current customer accounts assigned to a specified territory.
Respond to customer needs concerning product recommendations, application and performance.
Analyze territory performance reports and develop strategic sales territory business plans.
Maintain a good understanding of the market, customers, competition and developments within a specialized segment in order to use sales opportunities.
Work with PPG credit department to manage customer debt.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma.
Minimum 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in the Protective Coatings industry.
Ability to work well with diverse customers.
Ability to calculate discounts and profit associated with a selling price: calculate commissions associated with territory performance; take measurements and calculate surface area associated with making product volume estimates.
Ability to read and understand product data sheets, material safety data sheets, scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and write technical reports to communicate the information.
Compensation & Benefits Base salary range:
$94,000 to $130,000, with a possibility of additional sales bonus. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, life, retirement plan (401k), paid vacation & holidays, employee assistance program (EAP), disability/leave, and other voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.
Job Details Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Sales and Business Development
Industries:
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
EEO Statement 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.
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Key Responsibilities
Achieve a specified sales and net contribution within the market by selling PPG Coatings Products across all major segments and distribution channels.
Open and service new and current customer accounts assigned to a specified territory.
Respond to customer needs concerning product recommendations, application and performance.
Analyze territory performance reports and develop strategic sales territory business plans.
Maintain a good understanding of the market, customers, competition and developments within a specialized segment in order to use sales opportunities.
Work with PPG credit department to manage customer debt.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma.
Minimum 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in the Protective Coatings industry.
Ability to work well with diverse customers.
Ability to calculate discounts and profit associated with a selling price: calculate commissions associated with territory performance; take measurements and calculate surface area associated with making product volume estimates.
Ability to read and understand product data sheets, material safety data sheets, scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and write technical reports to communicate the information.
Compensation & Benefits Base salary range:
$94,000 to $130,000, with a possibility of additional sales bonus. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, life, retirement plan (401k), paid vacation & holidays, employee assistance program (EAP), disability/leave, and other voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.
Job Details Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Sales and Business Development
Industries:
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
EEO Statement 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.
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