Remote Inside Sales Representative

PPG Industries

1d•Remote

About The Position

As a Remote Inside Sales Representative, you will work with all levels of the PPG and customer organizations with the objective of developing new and growing existing accounts for the sales of PPG's General Finishes to the customer and end-user. We beautify and protect the world with our Industrial Coatings. You will report to the Sales Segment Manager. PPG offers stability and career growth as well as excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; matching 401k, supplemental retirement benefits, PTO, and continuing education. Salary + Annual and Sales bonuses. 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. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 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. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.

Requirements

BA/BS in Business, Engineering, or similar; OR an equivalent combination of Experience, Training, Skills, and Industry Knowledge.
5+ years of experience in b2b business development.
Proficient computer skills, moderate skills with Word, Excel, and CRM systems.
Strong collaborative skills, able to communicate complex ideas with and without jargon across cultural and educational boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the coatings industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

Interface with multiple customer personnel to promote PPG, gain approvals, and position PPG to be considered for new business.
Communicate our customers’ needs to the PPG functions and regions.
Match customer needs to PPG products and specifications.
Mobilize PPG resources to support customer factories during a launch or troubleshooting process, as needed.
Understand PPG's product portfolio and benefits to ensure value selling.
Advise customers and end-users on PPG technical specifications and application of industrial coatings.
Understand the competitive landscape, and current gaps and anticipate future gaps to improve PPG's market position.