Business Development Manager, GA and SC

The Business Development Manager (BDM) You will focus on identifying new business opportunities increasing market share within existing accounts and providing support to the TSMs. The BDM also contributes in strengthening SEMs presence across the automotive refinish body shop commercial and retail channels. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager you will develop the Georgia and South Carolina markets.

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.

• 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 60%.

• Through PPGs Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program youll 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

• Bachelors 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 problemsolving capabilities.

• Experience using a CRM software system.

• Must possess a valid drivers license maintain automobile insurance have access to a personal vehicle that meets PPGs Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program requirements and successfully pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) review.

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