Business Development Manager, Illinois

PPG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Family Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

PPG in Illinois is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities, grow market share across automotive refinish, body shop, commercial and retail channels, and support Territory Sales Managers.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the BDM will cover the Illinois market statewide, manage key accounts, develop growth plans, mentor staff, and travel up to 40% while leveraging PPG's FAVR program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in sales, business development, or category management in automotive refinish or related markets.
• Experience engaging prospects and determining fit through discovery conversations.
• Experience using CRM software.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle; pass MVR.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, negotiate, and plan with new accounts.
• Develop and implement an account management plan using PPG resources.
• Drive key accounts through the sales process and MVP programs.
• Mentor sales staff to win regional strategic accounts.
• Understand competitors and develop countermeasures; monitor industry trends.
• Conduct regular business reviews with distributors and multi-shop groups to identify growth actions.
• Travel up to 40% for customer meetings and market coverage.
• Utilize the Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program for vehicle-related reimbursements.

Skills

Prospect communication

Account management

Negotiation

Strategic sales

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Summary

The Business Development Manager (BDM) You will focus on identifying new business opportunities, increasing market share within existing accounts, and providing support to the Territory Sales Managers. The BDM also contributes in strengthening SEM's presence across the automotive refinish, body shop, commercial, and retail channels. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager, you will develop the Illinois market by covering the full state.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Development: identify, pursue, negotiate, and plan with new accounts
• Account Management: develop and implement an account management plan using PPG resources (products, value services), emphasizing continuous improvement, business relations and value as main ingredients.
• Take ownership of and drive key account and target opportunities through the sales process.
• Execute PPG MVP programs within your region.
• Field Sales Development: mentor sales staff to secure potential regional strategic accounts
• Competitive Awareness: understand competitors, their offerings (products and services) and develop counter measures
• Industry Awareness: maintain account target list with profiles; identify industry trends & develop programs to meet needs such trends may demand (e- commerce, insurance companies, CDN)
• Conduct regular business reviews with distributors and multi-shop/body shop groups to evaluate performance and identify growth actions.
• Expected overnight travel of 40%.
• Through PPG's Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program, you'll have the flexibility to drive your own vehicle while receiving tax-advantaged reimbursement for fuel, insurance, and other eligible business-related vehicle expenses. The program is designed to provide a convenient, cost-effective alternative to a company vehicle while giving you greater choice and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or category management within automotive refinish, industrial distribution, or related markets.
• Experience establishing communication and engagement with prospects.
• Experience discerning whether a prospect is a good fit for a product based on discovery conversations and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience using a CRM software system.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance, have access to a personal vehicle that meets PPG's Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program requirements, and successfully pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) review.

#Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K, Family Leave and Life Insurance

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