Account Development Manager

As an Account Development Manager, you will maintain a healthy existing customer base with a large focus on new account development in the Nanaimo territory. You will call on customers such as residential re-painters, new housing, high rises, disaster recovery, commercial painters, industrial painters, metal fabrication, OEM, kitchen manufacturers, and many more. 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.
• Use 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.
• Facilitate customer quotations to achieve margin targets according to Dulux (PPG) pricing strategies.
• Analyze territory performance reports and develop sales territory business plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales and/or stores operations experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education is an asset but not required.
• Previous coatings experience an asset but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

You must live and travel within the territory during the week. The base salary range for this position is $50,000- $85,000 CAD, depending on industry experience. Benefits : company car, savings/pension plans, PTO, and more! 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. 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. 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] . PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.