As key account manager, you will development and management of main accounts in the automotive sector, promoting coating solutions for tiers. Increase profitable growth, strengthening strategic relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction through excellent technical and commercial support.
you will report to regional commercial manager-tiers.
key responsibilities
* manage main accounts in the automotive market.
* customer prospecting.
* identify growth opportunities through the introduction of new coatings, technologies, or processes.
* negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms following profitability goals.
* collaborate with r&d and production to ensure technical solutions that meet customer specifications.
* coordinate product testing, process audits, and plant validations.
* prepare business plans, sales forecasts, and performance reports.
* keep close track of trends in the automotive sector (sustainability, new substrates, electrification, special finishes).
* represent us at automotive coatings trade shows and technical forums.
qualifications
* chemical, industrial, materials engineering, administration, marketing, international businessn or related field.
* minimum 5 years in technical b2b sales within the automotive or coatings segment. Knowledge of application processes (base coat, clear coat, electrocoat, primers) and automotive regulations.
* experience with crm (salesforce, hubspot, or others).
* intermediate to advanced english.
this job posting may have multiple locations listed. A successful candidate may work remotely and not be offered to relocate.
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.
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 and follow @ ppg on twitter.
the ppg way
every single day at ppg:
we partner with customers to create mutual value.
we are "one ppg" to the world.
we trust our people every day, in every way.
we make it happen.
we run it like we own it.
we do better today than yesterday – everyday.
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