As KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER, you will develop the commercial strategy of the segment or accounts in charge, ensuring a profitable business model, adapting to market conditions and complying with the established sales plan. You will develop and implement new business opportunities and commercial alliances.

You will report to Regional Sales Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Establish profitable growth strategy for the segment by developing new business.
Implement the value selling process with strategic customers.
Ensure that standardized service is provided (Frequency of visits, reporting, lab tests and service surveys).
Manage customer complaints minimizing charges arising from supply failures and quality issues.
Maintain updated information in the CRM system (MS Dynamics).
Review the monthly and annual Sales Budget (Forecast).
Coordinate the launching of new products in the customers' lines following the Secure Launch procedure.
Ensure profitability of assigned Customers (Price increases, invoicing, inventories, product localization and substitution to improve PC).

Qualifications

Engineering degree.
Segment knowledge/business intelligence, Database construction and management, Commercial, Development of high-level customer relationships, Project and sales management, Knowledge of the Value selling method.
+ 3 years Management and technical knowledge of E-coat products, powder & liquid paint (Solvent & Water Based) and chemical pre-treatment.
Quality Systems ISO, Lean, Six Sigma, CORE TOOLS (PPAP, AMEF, Control Plan and Statistical Process Control).
Fluent 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.

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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.

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