As a **Sales Representative,** you will be accountable to develop profitable new Distributors, Light Industrial Coatings business, develop new Collision Body Shops for the Automotive Refinish group. A Sales Representative will work in partnership with distributors to accomplish growth goals. Accountability management and overall management will be provided by the refinish commercial regional sales manager. The Sales Representative will spend 100% of your available time with Distributors on sales growth and account maintenance. Travel responsibility is up to 50% of the role. The territory will include Mid North Region, Chihuahua, Sonora, Jalisco, Sinaloa and Coahuila.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Identify markets for Body Shops, Ct and LIC sales growth and sell required distribution. Develop large portions of the commercial growth plan as delegated by the regional manager.
- Manage and facilitate preparation and startup of new distributors. Prepare ongoing business plans with these distributors.
- Develop sales strategy with distributors and refinish territory manager along with CT and LIC sales management.
- Monitor market conditions in competitive activity to contribute to the development of regional commercial marketing strategies. Assume greater role in preparation of regional commercial growth plans.
- Solicit direct sales opportunity as directed by the regional manager in the regional growth plan and develop national account specifications as they occur in the region required.
**Qualifications**
- High School or Bachelor´s Degree or equivalent
- 3-5 years Sales Experience
- Experience in the automotive industry
- Negotiating Skills
- Product Knowledge
- Company Operations Knowledge
- Driving Licence
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.
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