Business Development Manager, Czech Republic And Slovakia

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to strengthen our team in the Czech and Slovak markets. In this role, you will be accountable for managing existing customer relationships and driving new business development in the Industrial Coatings (IC) segment, including pre-treatment, liquid, powder, and e-coat customers.

You will play a key role in advancing PPG’s market position, supporting sales growth, and ensuring strong collaboration between customers, technical service, laboratories, equipment suppliers, and internal teams.

• Develop and implement sales strategies for IC products and segments.

• Identify and explore potential markets through detailed market intelligence.

• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers while developing new business.

• Visit customers regularly, prepare commercial proposals, and lead negotiations.

• Support distributors’ activities and oversee key projects for new products and product changes.

• Monitor competitors, market trends, and provide reports on sales performance and pipeline development.

• Build strong cooperation with international technical laboratories and supply chain teams.

• Ensure positive account planning, financial tracking, and project delivery.

• 5–10 years of proven experience in B2B sales, business development, ideally in technical sales.

• Strong knowledge of the Czech/Slovak industrial market.

• Technical background (Chemical Engineer, Materials Engineer, or similar).

• Fluent in English and Czech or Slovak, both written and spoken.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 3,000–5,000 km per month).

• Experience in working within an international corporate environment.

• Permanent contract.

• Attractive salary package plus annual bonus.

• Flexible working model – office/admin work from home.

• Opportunity to grow your career in a global, innovative company.

• 5 weeks of vacation, meal vouchers (150 CZK/day), employee discounts, and other rewards.

• Flexipass for leisure activities (1,500 CZK/month).

• Contribution to life/pension insurance (1,000 CZK/month).

Join us and take the opportunity to shape the future of coatings with PPG!

ABOUT US:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are “One PPG” to the world.

We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

We make it happen.

We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we own it.

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

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PPG 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.