Technical Sales Representative - Protective and Marine Coatings - Missouri/ Iowa

<div><div>PPG is in search of a <b>Sales Representative</b> to join our Protective and Marine Coatings business.</div></div><div><p></p><p>PPG is a world leader in protective and marine coatings, developing products that protect customers' assets in some of the world's most demanding conditions and environments, including Civil infrastructure, Offshore, Petrochemical, Power, Marine new-build, dry dock & sea stock.</p><p></p><p>You'll report to the PMC Zone Sales Director – Central. This is a remote role which involves travel.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Achieve a specified sales and net contribution within the market by selling PPG Coatings Products across all major segments and distribution channels.</p></li><li><p>Open and service new and current customer accounts assigned to a specified territory.</p></li><li><p>Respond to customer needs concerning product recommendations, application and performance.</p></li><li><p>Analyze territory performance reports and develop strategic sales territory business plans.</p></li><li><p>Maintain a good understanding of the market, customers, competition and developments within a specialized segment in order to use sales opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Work with PPG credit department to manage customer debt.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>Minimum Education High School Diploma</p></li><li><p>Minimum 3 + years of sales experience, preferably in the Protective Coatings industry.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work well with diverse customers.</p></li><li><p>Ability to calculate discounts and profit associated with a selling price: calculate commissions associated with territory performance; take measurements and calculate surface area associated with making product volume estimates.</p></li><li><p>Ability to read and understand product data sheets, material safety data sheets, scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.</p></li><li><p>Ability to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and write technical reports to communicate the information.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-Remote</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div><p style="text-align:left !important"><b>About us:</b> </p><p><b>PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™</b> </p><p>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 X. </p><p><b>The PPG Way 2030 </b> </p><p><b>We are customer champions</b> </p><p>Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">move fast and don’t stop</span> until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. </p><p><b>We act with purpose and speed</b> </p><p>Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.<b> </b> </p><p><b>We are <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">excellent operators</span></b> </p><p>Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">we identify problems,</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">take ownership and</span> always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">our frontline, the</span> faces of PPG to our <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">customers.   </span></p><p><b>We compete to win</b> </p><p>Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">new technologies and</span> leverage agility and speed as strengths. </p><p><b>We are PPG proud</b> </p><p>Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">with integrity and</span> value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. </p><p>At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to<u> </u> <a href="https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0875e1"><u><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources</span></u></span></a>.  </p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">PPG provides equal</span> 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, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">gender identity or</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">expression.  </span></p><p>If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">email recruiting@ppg.com. </span></p><p>PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">by location which</span> 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.  <br>Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">insurance coverages and</span> benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">documents.  Benefits</span> will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. </p><p>PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process<u>,</u> so that we can do better today than yesterday.<br> </p>

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