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PPG · 1 day ago

Water / Waste Water Segment Development Leader

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

PPG is a company focused on protective coatings, and they are seeking a Water/Wastewater (W/WW) Market Segment Leader to drive growth strategy in the US and Canada. The role involves developing business strategies, monitoring market trends, and providing leadership to sales teams while engaging with industry bodies.

Chemicals

No H1B

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

Coatings industry experienceBusiness strategy developmentProject managementData analysisLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilities

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

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.

Company

PPG

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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.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees