PPG is a global manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials and a Fortune 200 company with headquarters in Pittsburgh and operations in nearly 70 countries around the world. We are currently seeking a National Account Manager - Retail & Independents to be accountable for driving profitable growth, execution quality, and customer partnership across designated national retail and independent customers in Australia and New Zealand.
This is a commercially focused role that balances strategic account leadership and hands-on execution discipline and will be based out of our Clayton site.
Responsibilities
Own Joint Business Plans for allocated Retail and Independent customers, including volume, mix, margin, ranging, and activation commitments
Partner with Brand Management and Channel Activation to identify ranging, category expansion, and innovation opportunities aligned to customer and PPG priorities
Provide accurate and timely inputs into the demand planning process, with disciplined integration of promotional activity
Act as the primary point of coordination between Sales, Marketing, Demand, Customer Service, and Logistics for allocated accounts
Live the PPG Architectural Coatings values in all interactions, with a clear focus on ethics, customer outcomes, safety, teamwork, and accountability
Support key customer events including expos, roadshows, and major in-store activations
Requirements
Proven experience in National Account Management or senior account roles within retail, hardware, coatings, or adjacent categories
Demonstrated ability to manage complex customer relationships and deliver outcomes through influence rather than authority
Strong commercial acumen, including understanding of margin, mix, trade investment, and profitability drivers
Data-literate, with the ability to analyse sales, inventory, and performance trends and convert insight into action
Strong planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Marketing, or a related discipline preferred
What We Offer




Opportunities for development and long-term career progression
Incentive bonuses based on store performance
Access to corporate discounts, including WhereFit, that provide wellness benefits to our employees
Give back to local communities with our PPG Colourful communities program.
PPG Recognition programs
Generous discounts on PPG products through our company owned store network
How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.
About us:
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 thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @PPG onX.
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We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon'tstop 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 excellentoperators
Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.
We compete to win
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We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.
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Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand 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 tohttps://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
PPGprovidesequal 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, genderidentityor expression.
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PPG pay ranges and perks can vary bylocationwhich 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 insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe 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.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process,so that we can do better today than yesterday.
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📌 National Account Manager - Retail & Independent Network (Victoria)
🏢 Ppg
📍 Victoria