Account Development Manager

PPG; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Account Development Manager, responsible for selling top-tier products and driving business development in the Atlantic territory. This role demands strong sales skills, technical support capabilities, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. You will work closely with independent dealers and corporate clients, utilizing sales tools to manage accounts and achieve targets. The position offers a company car and various benefits, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Company car

Savings / pension plans

PTO

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sales experience; coating industry experience is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sell Sico, PPG, and Dulux products to dealers and professionals.
• Achieve sales targets by developing your territory.
• Coordinate and lead training sessions for customers.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Technical Support

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ClientLink CRM

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

1. Sell Sico, PPG, and Dulux products to independent, corporate dealers, as well as professionals, and ensure business development by communicating new products and promotions.
2. Achieve sales targets by developing your territory.
3. Use sales tools (ClientLink CRM) to record calls, manage accounts, and generate reports.
4. Analyze territory performance reports and develop sales plans.
5. Coordinate and lead training sessions to provide technical support to customers.
6. Increase overall market share with new business.
7. Complete large-scale in-store merchandising resets, following planograms and assembling displays with basic power tools.

Qualifications

1. Minimum 3 years of sales experience; coating industry experience is a plus.
2. Valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
3. Willingness to work and travel within your territory 80% of the time.
4. Availability for occasional weekends and evenings for events and meetings.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet applications.
6. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

You must reside within the HRM-Truro region (Central Nova Scotia) and be willing to travel within the Atlantic territory periodically.

Company car, savings / pension plans, PTO, and more.

About Us

Pittsburgh Paint Co., formerly part of PPG, is a leader in architectural coatings with a diverse portfolio including brands like GLIDDEN, OLYMPIC, DULUX (Canada), and SICO. We distribute through over 15,000 touchpoints across the U.S. and Canada.

We are committed to equal opportunity and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that promotes growth and development for all employees.

Our Values

At PPG, we partner with customers, trust our people, and strive to do better every day. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and making a positive impact globally.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

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