Business Development Manager, Mid-Atlantic

PPG • Strongsville, OH

51d • Remote

About The Position

As the Business Development Manager, you will guide new business growth and expanding market reach within a designated region. You will focus on pursuing larger accounts, including regional multi-shop organizations (MSOs), and requires the ability to engage with partners at all levels—from body shop technicians to C-suite executives. You will use market analysis and data-driven insights to develop strategic sales plans, emphasizing a balanced approach to acquiring new business and supporting existing accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum 5 years' experience.
• Business development or sales experience in automotive refinish or related industry.
• Effective communication across all organizational levels, from technical staff to executives.
• Successful track record managing complex sales cycles and building new business pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business with a strategic “hunting” focus on larger accounts and regional MSOs.
• Manage a sales pipeline to achieve regional growth targets.
• Build relationships with important decision-makers, including insurers, OEMs, and accident management companies.
• Collaborate with Technical Account Managers to expand scope of work in existing accounts.
• Partner with Regional Managers to target and engage new influencers and approval authorities.
• Lead efforts to secure approvals and deals to maximize network reach.
• Establish support infrastructure to manage new accounts, prioritizing 80% new business and 20% existing support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees