As an Account Development Manager with The Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC), you will maintain an existing customer base with a large focus on new account development for the Calgary territory. This is an entry-level outside sales role. You will call on customers within the territory. You will report to the Regional Sales Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Service existing customer accounts assigned to specified territory and grow their purchases.
- Maintain regular contact with customers and develop account planning strategy to cultivate sales of customers with most growth potential.
- Facilitate product recommendations, application and performance and colour in response to customer needs.
- Utilize CRM sales tool (ClientLink) to manage accounts, maintain call logs and contact info, run reports, etc.
- Partner with store managers and other store employees to ensure customers’ needs are met or exceeded.
- Facilitate timely and accurate customer quotations to achieve margin targets according to Dulux (PPC) pricing strategies.
- Analyze territory performance reports and develop sales territory business plans.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; with 2+ years of sales and/or stores operations experience.
- Paint experience is an asset but not required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
You must live and work within the territory. You will not have the capacity to be remote as you will visit customer locations throughout the week.
Benefits: company car, savings/pension plans, PTO, and more!
About PPC: The Pittsburgh Paints Company is a leading producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants, serving both homeowners and professionals across the United States and Canada. With 125 years of product innovation, exceptional service, and technical support, our portfolio includes some of the most iconic and respected brands in the industry. Our products are available at major retailers like THE HOME DEPOT®, WALMART®, MENARDS®, LOWES®, independent retailers, and 750 company-owned stores. Furthermore, PPC is the largest distributor of PMC & industry coatings in the USCA.
The PPC Way Every day at PPC: • We partner with customers to create mutual value. • We trust our people to deliver excellence. • We take ownership and make it happen. • We aim to improve, pushing ourselves to do better today than yesterday.
Equal Opportunity Employer: PPC provides equal opportunities to all candidates. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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.
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