As the Business Solutions Manager, you will work within the PPG Canada Refinish organization. You will partner with the Canada West Territory Managers and Regional Manager to ensure that PPG is positioning itself in the automotive refinish aftermarket to secure new business and working with select existing strategic accounts to focus on body shop process and profitability. You will report to the PPG National Manager, Business Development & Solutions, Networks, MSOs, and OEMs.
Key Responsibilities
Work with the management team in the planning, targeting, engaging, and closing large new body shops doing more than $2M of insurance related work annually in the Western Canada marketplace.
Support existing strategic PPG accounts in their efforts to improve body shop process and increase profitability.
Mentor sales staff to secure potential strong regional strategic accounts
Understand competitors, their offerings (products and services) and develop counter measures
Maintain account target list with profiles; identify industry trends and develop initiatives to meet needs such trends may demand (e- commerce, insurance companies, supply direct).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required with at least 5 years of related experience.
Collision center experience is preferred.
This role will cover business requirements for western Canada. Up to 50% overnight travel required along with a valid driver's license.
#Benfits - Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, company car and sales incentive bonus plan!
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