Step into a world of paint, colour, and innovation with PPG's Australia and New Zealand Architectural business. As a global leader, we transform spaces across the region with trusted brands including Taubmans, White Knight and Johnstone's in Australia and PPG Paints in New Zealand.
We are currently looking for a Commercial Sales Manager to join our Trade team in NSW. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading sales strategy and sales excellence within the region, focusing on customers that include commercial builders, architects, commercial contractors and STRATA agencies.
Reporting through to the State Business Manager, this role will also be responsible for managing a sales team of 10 people, including Business Development Managers and Account Managers. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with the wider professional architectural team to ensure maximum value is added to the ANZ Architectural strategy and external customers.
This is a Sydney based role, with large amounts of time spent on the road visiting customers and working with team members. Quarterly regional travel will also be required.
Responsibilities
Overall leadership for achievement of goals aligned to the Commercial business in NSW
Develop and support initiatives towards the achievement of PPG's profit and growth targets for the Commercial business channel
Actively coordinate activities for growth and best practice between clients and PPG
Develop and implement tactical sales improvement plans
Monitoring and reporting of changing market dynamics, customer needs and competitor activities
Leadership in regular Commercial cadence meetings
Effectively mentor and manage the Commercial Sales team
Requirements
3-5+ years' experience managing teams in a sales workplace
An understanding of the paint industry would be advantageous, however is not essential
Sound commercial acumen
Knowledge of the building and construction industry
Experience managing people remotely will be beneficial
High level negotiation skills and influencing skills




The ability to mentor and develop sales teams
Excellent communication, presentation & planning skills
What We Offer
Opportunities for development and long-term career progression
Uncapped performance based incentive programs
Tool of trade vehicle and fuel card
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
About Us
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLDTM
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