At PPG, we protect and beautify the world. As a global leader in paints, coatings, and materials, we're proud to deliver innovation and performance that help our customers make their mark.
We are currently looking for a Residential Sales Manager to join our Trade team in Victoria. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading sales strategy and sales excellence within the region. The focus of this role will be to secure new sales growth with Residential Builders and take a proactive position with targeted key decision makers in the wider Residential market.
Reporting through to the State Business Manager, this role will also be responsible for managing a sales team of Business development managers and account managers, as well as working collaboratively with the wider professional architectural team to ensure maximum value is added to the ANZ Architectural strategy and external customers. The role will be based out of Clayton but will require time on the road mentoring team members and developing relationships with clients.
Responsibilities
* Overall leadership for achievement of goals aligned to the Residential business in Victoria
* Develop and support initiatives towards the achievement of PPG's profit and growth targets for the Residential business channel
* Actively coordinate activities for growth and best practice between clients and PPG
* Develop and implement tactical sales improvement plans
* Develop an influential relationship between the Stores team, our Trade field team and establish key contacts with Procurement & Purchasing Managers, Estimating Managers, Construction Managers, Business Owners & Painting Subcontractors
* Monitoring and reporting of changing market dynamics, customer needs and competitor activities
* Leadership in regular Residential cadence meetings
* Effectively mentor and manage the Residential Sales team
Requirements
* Previous Key Account Management experience
* Proven successful track record in sales management
* An understanding of the paint industry would be advantageous
* Sound commercial acumen
* Knowledge of the building and construction industry
* High level negotiation skills and influencing skills
* The ability to lead and manage sales teams
* Excellent communication, presentation & planning skills
What We Offer
* Opportunities for development and long-term career progression
* Performance based incentive programs
* Access to corporate discounts, including WhereFit, that provide wellness benefits to our employees
* Give back to local communities with our PPG Colourful communities program
* PPG Recognition programs
* Generous discounts on PPG products through our company owned store network
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
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