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This role requires a motivated, energetic individual with a strong sales background who thrives in a sales-driven environment and enjoys building lasting customer relationships. You will manage a portfolio of trade customers, including painters and contractors, focusing on delivering the PPG Total Coating Solution.\nWhy you’ll love working here…\nCompetitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews.\nExcellent, uncapped bonus scheme, paid quarterly.\nCompany car with fuel card and mileage allowance.\nComprehensive pension scheme with generous company contributions.\nPrivate healthcare plan funded by the company, with options to extend coverage to family members.\n75% staff discount on paint and decorating tools.\nAccess to sporting and social events for networking.\nColleague recognition program and inclusive workplace culture.\nColleague assistance program offering 24/7 wellbeing support.\nCycle to work scheme.\nMonday to Friday work schedule with all bank holidays and Christmas period off.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and implement a territory strategy to drive significant growth in Trade Direct sales, focusing on sales, margin, and market share expansion.\nManage a sales portfolio with an annual target, delivering comprehensive coating solutions tailored to customer needs.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with trade customers, including painters and contractors, by visiting customers per week (approximately 80% travel Monday to Friday).\nUtilize PPG’s sales methodology and tools such as Salesforce and Client Link to manage customer interactions and sales processes effectively.\nCollaborate closely with the Decorating Centre Network, Central Sales, and Specification teams to leverage growth opportunities.\nProvide market expertise and technical knowledge to customers, ensuring PPG’s presence and reputation are strengthened within the territory.\nMonitor and report on sales performance, margin, and budget delivery, working under the guidance of the Regional Sales Manager.\nEnsure exceptional customer experience and service standards are consistently met.\nCandidate Profile\nMinimum of 2 years’ experience in field sales (trade or retail) is preferable.\nStrong motivation, energy, and a positive attitude with a desire to have fun while achieving results.\nProficient in Salesforce and Client Link or similar CRM systems.\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.\nAbility to manage a large geographic territory efficiently.\nFull driving license and willingness to travel extensively (approximately 80% of the time).\nEducated to A-level standard or equivalent, or possess at least 3 years of relevant sales experience.\nStrong commercial awareness, analytical skills, and attention to detail.\nSelf-motivated, highly organized, and able to work effectively both independently and\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. 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, gender identity or expression.\nIf you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email .\nPPG 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. \nOur 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. 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