Account Development Manager - Architectural Coatings

PPG • New Orleans, LA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

As an Account Development Manager, you will grow new sales through assigned Pittsburgh Paints Company stores, growing both existing business year-over-year and developing new accounts within the commercial, industrial, and new home construction segments. You will report to the Regional Manager and work onsite, based in the New Orleans, LA market.

Requirements

• Results-driven sales representative with experience growing underpenetrated territories, prospecting, and closing new business, and representing the company with credibility, professionalism, and integrity.
• High school diploma required.
• 3+ years of previous sales experience with stellar customer service acuity.
• Daily travel within your assigned territory.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred industry experience, with a successful history of Commercial Account management/sales.
• Higher-level education degree in a business-related field.
• CRM software experience preferred.
• Previous coatings experience is highly sought after.

Responsibilities

• Ensure outstanding customer service is provided to existing customer accounts by keeping up to date with current promotions, new products, and with current customer service practices to find opportunities for growth.
• Develop account planning strategies, sales opportunities, accounts with growth potential, and understand existing business and the segments they serve.
• Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to run accounts, maintain call logs and contact info, run reports, etc.
• Collaborate with store managers and employees to ensure customers' needs are met or exceeded.
• Facilitate and provide accurate customer quotes to achieve margin targets in alignment with pricing strategies.

Benefits

• Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
• The Pittsburg Paints Co. pay ranges and benefits can vary by location, which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets.
• Other incentives may apply.
• Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.
• Any insurance coverage and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED