Key Account Manager, West Coast

As a Key Account Manager, you will create opportunities for sales through specification development, project and opportunity intelligence gathering, project management, communication, and working the commercial team through to PPG’s success on large new construction and large capital projects. This position will work within but not limited to a defined territory and/or identified target account list and shall be responsible for account development, specification, and project related activities within the assigned select group of specifying owners, architects, and engineers. This position will cover the west coast and is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new and maintain existing specification position within all available documents such as Master, Project, Budget, and Structural Drawings with PPG’s inclusion within the Structural Steel, Fireproofing, Flooring, Pipe, Tank, Secondary Containment, and Field Painting Schedule and Specifications.

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key engineering accounts, acting as the trusted advisor for all project specification-related needs.

• Develop multiple contacts within the firm and contract chain to identify sources of influence vertically throughout the firm’s organization.

• Identify the contract chain progression including awards of key projects within USCA (United States & Canada) or globally by firm and owner.

• Communicate all useful project development, contract awards and developments to the commercial team, management and other members of Engineering and Projects organization, regardless of project location.

• Use company provided market data, including project data to both identify new project opportunities and track ongoing opportunities.

• Record, maintain, and report key intelligence within company provided CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software.

• Participate in industry associations to develop contacts and gather client/customer and competitor intelligence. (Examples such as involvement in NACE, SSPC, CIS, and AWWA)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related engineering discipline, especially civil/structural or construction management is preferred.

• Five years’ minimum experience in high performance coatings technical sales or contract chain management

• Proven track record of managing and growing key accounts.

• Valid US driver’s license.

• Minimum of 50% overnight travel by rail and air carriers and company provided automobile.

• U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through 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. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. 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. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. 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.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. 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.   

We compete to win 

Future-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. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. 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. 

At 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.  

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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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

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