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We ask that you have a strategic mindset, deep customer engagement, and the ability to manage complex sales cycles with Aftermarket customers, Airline, MRO and important industry partners, for the Scandinavian region.\nYou will report to the Sales Director.\nThis is an individual contributor position, field based.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop, and expand strategic relationships with aerospace Aftermarkets customers, and main accounts within aerospace and related industries\nImplement the regional sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue and margin targets\nPromote and position a portfolio of high-performance Packaging solutions, specialty chemicals, coatings, and sealants, with a value-based selling approach\nLead complex technical sales processes, including solution development, application validation, and contract negotiations\nDeliver advanced technical presentations, product demonstrations, and training sessions to customers and company partners\nBe a trusted advisor to customers, identifying needs and providing tailored, value-added solutions in collaboration with R&D and technical teams\nManage an accurate sales pipeline, ensuring disciplined use of CRM tools and forecasting accuracy\nIdentify and secure new business opportunities, including new programmes, platforms, and market segments\nRepresent us at industry events, trade shows, and technical forums to strengthen brand presence and market intelligence\nCollaborate with Marketing, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Legal, Credit, and Export Compliance to ensure seamless execution of business activities\nProvide market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback to support strategic decision-making\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field (business degree acceptable with technical sales experience)\nDemonstrated experience in technical sales within aerospace, chemicals, or advanced manufacturing industries\nExperience achieving sales targets and managing complex, high-value accounts\nExperience with aerospace standards and processes (AS9100, NADCAP)\nWillingness to travel (50-70%)\nValid driver's licence\nFluency in English required; additional European language (German, French) strongly preferred\nAbout us:\nPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®\nThrough 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.\nThe PPG Way 2030\nWe are customer champions\nProactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.\nWe act with purpose and speed\nAgile. 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.\nWe are excellent operators\nProductive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.\nWe compete to win\nFuture-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.\nWe are PPG proud\nStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.\nAt 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 https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.\nPPG 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. 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