As a proven Sales Manager, you'll join our Residential team in Victoria, providing leadership and support for an established and high performing team of account managers and business development managers.
You'll work closely with painting contractors, builders and trade business owners, supporting them with trusted solutions from brands including Taubmans, while helping grow our residential business across Victoria.
This isn't a generic management role.
It's about building your teams' strengths to support market driven, customer led strategies and activities. leading by example and understanding that the best results come from clear strategies, underpinned by a strong sales culture.
Behind every successful residential build is a network of customers who depend on trusted suppliers and strong partnerships.
That's where you come in.
What makes this opportunity different
Lead an established residential team of 2 BDMs and 6 Account Managers
Work with a diverse range of customers, including painting contractors, builders and trade professionals
Enjoy the autonomy to lead your own team, and build your own strategies
An expected mix of 50% time on your computer, and 50% in the field, mentoring and developing your team
Competitive salary plus quarterly sales incentive program
Fully maintained company vehicle, laptop, mobile phone and iPad
Ongoing career development opportunities across PPG's ANZ and global network
Join a team focused on collaboration, accountability and winning the right way
Why people stay
People join PPG for the opportunity. They stay because of the culture, the customers and the people around them.
You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, support and continuous improvement. We believe in developing capability, sharing success and creating an environment where people can thrive while being themselves.
You'll be trusted to lead your team, build meaningful customer relationships and contribute to a team that's focused on achieving results together.
At PPG, we're building a champion team, not a team of champions.
How you'll make an impact
Success in this role comes from developing strong customer relationships, maintaining high levels of customer engagement and identifying opportunities that help both your customers and PPG grow.
You'll:
Lead an established sales team with strong existing customer relationships
Build trusted relationships with painting contractors, builders, trade business owners and residential construction customers
Identify opportunities to develop your team, empowering them to grow existing accounts and win new business
Conduct regular customer visits and maintain a strong presence within our key residential customer base
Use CRM tools to manage customer activity, opportunities and pipeline visibility
Support your team to achieve customer engagement and CRM performance objectives
Partner with internal teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience
Contribute positively to a collaborative and high-performing team environment
Help strengthen PPG's position within the residential construction market
How you'll thrive
We're looking for someone who brings the right attitude, values and approach to building winning teams.
You'll be successful here if you:
Naturally build relationships and earn trust with customers and colleagues
Enjoy working as part of a team and contributing to shared success
Have a competitive mindset and a genuine desire to win the right way
Are commercially minded and customer focused
Take ownership and accountability for your team and results
Can work independently while remaining a strong team contributor
Have strong communication, planning and organisational skills
Demonstrate resilience, curiosity and a proactive approach to problem solving
Hold a valid driver's licence
Support for your success
We can teach products and processes. What we're really looking for is someone who knows how to build great teams, leads by example, and is looking for something more than just your average leadership opportunity.
Experience in construction, building products, trade services or a related industry will be highly regarded, but attitude, values and approach matter most.
In return, you'll receive ongoing coaching, support and the freedom to make the team your own.
Ready to join a champion team?
If you're someone who builds strong relationships, enjoys winning the right way, and gets a genuine kick out of helping a team succeed, you're exactly who we're looking for.
Protect today. Shape what lasts. Join PPG.
About us:
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 www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.
The PPG Way 2030
We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
We act with purpose and speed
Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.
We are excellent operators
Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.
We compete to win
Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
We are PPG proud
Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.
At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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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.
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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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