Strategic Growth & Marketing Director, Refinish Americas

PPG Industries, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Refinish Americas Strategy & Marketing Director to drive regional strategy, product management, marketing operations and business development from its Pittsburgh office. You will work with local and global leadership to prioritize growth, transform digital capabilities, and align customer needs with market opportunities.

The role emphasizes strategy execution, portfolio profitability, and cross-functional leadership across teams to deliver sustainable growth for the Automotive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategy, marketing, business development or related roles within industrial, manufacturing, coatings or B2B environments.
• Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies that deliver sustainable volume growth, increased profitability, and enhanced market position.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with experience evaluating market opportunities, business performance, and investment priorities.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and regions.
• Strong practical understanding of commercial planning, market analysis, customer segmentation, route-to-market strategies, and marketing effectiveness.
• U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the regional strategy for the Automotive Refinish business, aligning with regional and global objectives and prioritizing growth opportunities.
• Lead the annual strategy process, including market assessments, growth planning and executive materials for regional leadership.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize growth across customers, products, segments, channels, and geographies, focusing on Collision, Allied Products, CT and LIC.
• Develop strategies to strengthen market leadership and accelerate share growth while planning for disruptions and regulatory changes.
• Deliver business goals in alignment with Global Marketing and regional teams, ensuring resource deployment and ROI.
• Lead strategic projects across the region with governance and measurable outcomes.
• Lead growth initiatives including investments, partnerships, and distribution expansion opportunities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Product management

Marketing operations

Business development

Digital transformation

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

PPG is seeking a Refinish Americas Strategy & Marketing Director to drive regional strategy, product management, marketing operations and business development from its Pittsburgh office. You will work with local and global leadership to prioritize growth, transform digital capabilities, and align customer needs with market opportunities.

The role emphasizes strategy execution, portfolio profitability, and cross-functional leadership across teams to deliver sustainable growth for the Automotive