PPG · 1 week ago
Water / Waste Water Segment Development Leader
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expPPG is a leading company in protective coatings, and they are seeking a Water/Wastewater Market Segment Leader to drive growth in this sector. The role involves developing business strategies, monitoring market trends, and collaborating with various teams to achieve sales goals.
Chemicals
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, own and execute the overall business strategy for the W/WW protective coatings segment
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to identify growth opportunities and adjust strategies as needed
Collaborate with marketing to create and deploy campaigns and materials tailored to the W/WW market
Grow profitable sales by expanding market share through new accounts and new product initiatives
Drive development of long-term partnerships with key accounts, including municipalities, engineering firms, general contractors and coatings applicators
Provide leadership and coaching to the Protective Coatings Sales Team to achieve segment sales goals
Represent PPG at industry conferences and events with speaking engagements as a thought-leader and technical expert
Serve as the primary technical and commercial liaison for major W/WW projects, providing expertise on product selection and specifications
Collaborate with R&D and product management to identify and champion new product development ideas based on market needs
Engage with the industry’s regulatory, advocacy and accreditation bodies, such as ANSI, AWWA and AMPP, to develop technical standards to ensure the company’s product offerings remain competitive and compliant
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, business, or related degree
At least 10 years' experience in strategy, marketing, or sales within the coatings industry
Strong understanding and rigor around project management, including working with cross-functional teams
Strong business acumen demonstrating ability analyze data for market growth
Strong understanding of distributor networks and requirements to be successful
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making
Ability to travel as needed
U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
Benefits
Employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees
Company
PPG
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Knavish
Chairman and CEO
David Bem
CTO, VP Science and Technology
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