Protective Coatings Sales Representative

The Protective Coatings Sales Representative is responsible for growing sales of protective products for the Pittsburgh Paints Company. You will work across the New England market includingNew Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. 

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing team reporting directly to the Sales Director - Protective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service existing customer accounts and find opportunities for growth within the sales territory.

• Facilitate product recommendations (application, performance, training, and color).

• Develop account planning strategies, sales opportunities, accounts with growth potential, and understand existing business and the segments they serve.

• Utilize ClientLink CRM tool to handle accounts, maintain call logs and contact info, run reports, etc.

• Analyze territory performance and develop sales territory business plans.

• Use initiative in handling customer problems, complaints and warranty issues to resolve in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of demonstrated selling experience

• High school diploma is required, bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• 1+ year of experience with protective coatings.

• CRM software experience preferred while previous coatings experience is sought after.

• Daily travel within assigned territory; must have valid driver's license.

• NACE/AAMP certification preferred. 

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 with annual bonus. The company offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan (401k), Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire. 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visas).

PPC Participates in a Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program.  With FAVR, you drive your own car and receive tax-free reimbursements that cover both fixed costs (like insurance) and variable costs (like gas), giving you more choice and equity in your vehicle.