Pro Sales Manager at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Alexandria, Virginia

Job Description:

The position of THD Pro Manager is responsible for owning the relationship with the Pro Desk at the Home Depot, developing new accounts and growth to drive incremental sales, and growing existing business year-over-year

This position is responsible for the relationship with Pro associates: pro desk activation, relationship building, and driving sales and sales activation. The role will be viewed as the expert driving value through knowledge and experience with PPG products. You will report to the Regional Manager and work onsite in the Alexandria, Virginia market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive outside sales through THD Pros.


• Develop account planning strategies and sales opportunities to drive significant incremental new growth, and understand existing business and the segments they serve.


• Collaborate with store managers and employees to ensure customers' needs are met.


• Partner with store territory managers and maintenance team to support customers & drive new business.


• Assist ProDesk with any guidance and understanding of product knowledge needed.


• Ensure outstanding customer service is provided to existing customer account by keeping up to date with current promotions, new products, and with current customer service practices to find opportunities for growth.


• Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to run accounts, maintain call logs and contact info, run reports.


• Facilitate customer quotes to achieve margin targets according to PPG pricing strategies.
  
  
  

• 3+ years of proven results in selling and relationship building in retail operations and contractor segment sales preferred.


• High school diploma required


• CRM software experience preferred


• Daily travel within an assigned territory; must have a valid driver's license


• Ability to build relationships with and influence a wide array of personality types from diverse backgrounds.


• Self-directed/motivated and drive for sales results required
  
  
  

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Education Assistance, Company Car and Fuel Card!

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and 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.

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 Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

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.

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.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and 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.

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 Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are "One PPG" to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

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.

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.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.