Territory Manager, Trade Direct, West Mids North

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; West Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Territory Manager for Trade Direct to enhance sales and market share in the UK. This field-based role involves developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and driving growth while ensuring excellent customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong sales experience, communication skills, and a proven track record in a professional selling environment.

Benefits

Company car / fuel card

Up to 20% bonus

Access to sporting & social events

Pension

Private healthcare

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant sales experience.
• Proven track record in a professional selling environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive business strategy for PPG Trade Direct.
• Increase PPG sales and margin within Trade Direct.
• Collaborate with the Decorating Centre Network for growth.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Analytical Ability

Commercial Awareness

Education

A level standard

Tools

PC Literacy

Job description

Territory Manager – Trade Direct

REGION: UK - West Mids North

LOCATION: Field Based

Full time | Permanent

Job Description:
To develop and drive the business strategy for PPG Trade Direct segment aiming to stimulate improved sales, margin and market share performance. This role involves driving sales using the PPG sales methodology and providing market expertise to facilitate significant growth across Trade Direct, delivering a comprehensive solution within your sales ledger. Key job parameters consist of sales, driving growth and ensuring increased market share whilst executing an exceptional customer experience.
Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company car / fuel card
• Up to 20% bonus
• Access to sporting & social events to help with networking
• Company benefit including pension, private healtcare and staff discounts

SALES: Increase PPG sales and margin within Trade Direct to provide and maximise a total coating solution and grow market share.


MARKET SEGMENT: To develop PPG’s presence within your territory and offer expertise in terms of market, opportunity and product.


TECHNICAL: To drive a detailed understanding of market segment and demonstrate associated technical expertise.


COLLABORATION: To work in collaboration with the Decorating Centre Network, Central Sales and Specification to leverage collaborative growth opportunities


DIMENSIONS: Responsibility for circa £6MM sales and associated product portfolio – via PPG Total Coating Solution offering.
Reporting to Regional Sales Manager this role is operating within a wider sales team, accountability of Sales, Margin and annual budget delivery
Creation and implementation of territory strategy to deliver significant growth in Trade Direct Sales.

CRITICAL SKILLS

• Educated to A level standard or possess a minimum of 3 years relevant sales experience
• UK Full Driving License
• Proven track record in a professional selling environment
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, with strong negotiation and presentation abilities
• PC literate and numerate, with high attention to detail
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage and deliver sales and margin budgets
• Intelligent, personable and articulate with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical ability and high levels of numeracy
• Highly organised, self-managed and self-motivated
• Ability to work effectively in a large cross functional team
• Strong team player, capable of managing multiple challenges

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.

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
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.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

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