As a Regional Sales Manager- Traffic Solutions (Preformed thermoplastic group), you will develop the Midwestern Region (Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota) through outreach of our value proposition, strategy, and long-term market penetration plan for the Traffic Solutions business segment. You are crafting awareness of our products and services and building relationships with all main facilitators, influencers and end-users.
As part of the Traffic Solutions Sales team, you will be remote and will report to the Sales Director. PPG offers excellent and affordable medical, vision, and dental benefits; substantial PTO, vacation, and sick time; and outstanding matching 401k plus additional retirement savings.
Key Responsibilities
*Develop long-term relationships with the architectural and engineering community and key main state and local municipalities and related trade organizations.
*Work with state and local DOT agencies in gaining new approvals of our preformed thermoplastic business and sold through contractors in the region.
*Expand the regional sales pipeline while coordinating activities with the regional qualified and certified contractors. Provide monthly, accurate forecasting of preformed thermoplastic through the demand planning process.
*Provide product demos with local municipalities and states working with the decorative certified applicators to help build sales with our customers.
*Provide outstanding customer service handling questions, orders, requests for quotation and project jobsite consulting.
*Inform the customer base of industry and product developments.
Qualifications
*Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, plus five (5) or more years of materials sales experience, preferably with paint/coatings or thermoplastic expertise.
*Track record to developing long term, high value projects with multiple influencers and decision makers.
*Track and maintain records using CRM software.
*Ability to travel up to 75% of the time within the territory with a focus on major metropolitan areas.
*Living in the states mentioned above.
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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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.
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.