Inside Sales Representative

PPG; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global coatings company seeks a Remote Inside Sales Representative to develop new and grow existing accounts for their General Finishes. The role involves interfacing with customers, understanding their needs, and promoting PPG's products. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Business or Engineering, with over 5 years of B2B business development experience, and proficiency in CRM systems. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k matching

PTO

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in B2B business development.
• Previous experience in the coatings industry is desirable.
• Strong collaborative skills, able to communicate complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers to promote PPG and gain approvals.
• Communicate customer needs to PPG functions.
• Match customer needs to PPG products.

Skills

B2B business development

Collaborative communication

Proficient computer skills

Education

BA/BS in Business, Engineering, or similar

Tools

Word

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

As a Remote Inside Sales Representative, you will work with all levels of the PPG and customer organizations with the objective of developing new and growing existing accounts for the sales of PPG's General Finishes to the customer and end-user. We beautify and protect the world with our Industrial Coatings.

You will report to the Sales Segment Manager. PPG offers stability and career growth as well as excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; matching 401k, supplemental retirement benefits, PTO, and continuing education. Salary + Annual and Sales bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Interface with multiple customer personnel to promote PPG, gain approvals, and position PPG to be considered for new business.
• Communicate our customers’ needs to the PPG functions and regions.
• Match customer needs to PPG products and specifications.
• Mobilize PPG resources to support customer factories during a launch or troubleshooting process, as needed.
• Understand PPG's product portfolio and benefits to ensure value selling.
• Advise customers and end-users on PPG technical specifications and application of industrial coatings.
• Understand the competitive landscape, and current gaps and anticipate future gaps to improve PPG's market position.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Engineering, or similar; OR an equivalent combination of Experience, Training, Skills, and Industry Knowledge.
• 5+ years of experience in b2b business development.
• Previous experience in the coatings industry is desirable.
• Proficient computer skills, moderate skills with Word, Excel, and CRM systems.
• Strong collaborative skills, able to communicate complex ideas with and without jargon across cultural and educational boundaries.

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.

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

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. 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.