Technical Sales Representative - Protective and Marine Coatings - Missouri/ Iowa

PPG Industries • St. Louis, MO

18d • Remote

About The Position

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 in some of the world's most 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 which involves travel.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• PPG offers competitive benefits including PTO, Health, Dental, Vision and 401K.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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