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As a Commercial Territory Manager (CTM) on PPG's Automotive Refinish team, you will guide profitable sales growth and strengthening customer relationships within a defined territory covering Missouri and Central Illinois. You will focus on commercial refinish solutions, with an emphasis on fleet, industrial, and commercial vehicle refinishing applications, supporting customers who demand high‑performance coatings, technical expertise, and reliable partnership. Reporting directly to the Commercial Regional Manager, the CTM operates remotely and serves as the primary commercial contact for both direct customers and distributor partners. You will expand PPG's market share by building strategic territory plans, applying technical product knowledge, and delivering customer support aligned with the Automotive Refinish portfolio.
Job Responsibility
Manage and grow sales within a defined territory, including existing direct accounts and distributor-managed accounts using a disciplined and defined approach
Serve as the primary representative and knowledge source for PPG Commercial Coatings in the assigned territory
Prospect, qualify, and convert new leads for both direct and distribution sales channels
Develop and maintain a robust commercial sales distribution network
Assess distributor capabilities and work to improve their performance through training and support collaboration with the sales team to review targets, develop strategies, and manage sales opportunities
Lead opportunity cadence calls and joint customer visits with distributors representatives to strengthen customer relationships and identify growth opportunities
Support and train PPG's digital tools at distribution and end user customers
Utilize CRM tools effectively to strategize, track, and manage territory activities
Deliver presentations and training sessions to distributors and end user customers on PPG products and value propositions
Develop, write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed
Monitor and understand the competitive landscape to form sales strategies
Manage and control an expense account responsibly
Demonstrate a proactive sales attitude with a focus on ethical decision-making and customer satisfaction
Handle multiple sales opportunities at various stages of the sales process simultaneously
Coach and support sales partners to enhance their effectiveness
Commit to continuous learning and complete all required training on time
Travel as necessary, up to 50% overnight, to support sales activities and distributor engagement
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of progressive experience in commercial coatings sales, automotive refinish, or an adjacent industrial market
Experience in sales development, negotiation, with the ability to establish engagement with prospects, customers, and distributor partners
Hands-on technical capabilities related to substrate preparation, painting processes and application