Manager, Business Solutions

Full job description

The Manager of Business Solutions will manage the development and execution of PPG’s Value-Added programs to assure interdependent growth of PPG Collision Center and Jobber Customers. More specifically the responsibility is to ensure that PPG Value-Added programs are industry-leading and able to make PPG customers as a means of increasing or protecting existing volume. The candidate will report to the Senior Manager of Business Solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development – Surveillance of industry trends feeding into the strategic planning process for PPG Value-Added programs to meet evolving needs of PPG customers. Determine the needs and translate into programs.
• Participation in the development process of programs, tools, performance improvement curriculum and business improvement solutions appropriate for performance improvement throughout the broad spectrum of PPG customer.
• Participation in the Selling Process – Gain and retain strategic accounts by participating in the sales process.
• Improve select strategic accounts with on-site consulting.
• Learn and deliver training classes, facilitate performance groups, develop and deliver innovative tools and services as needed. Do so as a part of a standard MVP system.
• Travel Requirements – The Manager, Business Solutions is a field-based role and can be located anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. Significant travel to customer’s sites will be required up to 85%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field or proven equivalent in experience
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the Collision Industry
• Full understanding of shop operations, financial and operational performance
• Capability for teaching and mentoring PPG and/or customer resources
• Presentation skills with capability to facilitate performance groups comprised of top-level PPG customers ($5 MM - $90MM businesses)
• Professional image and presence necessary to gain respect from all levels of our larger customer organizations.
• Ability to influence and lead change.
• #LI-Remote
• #Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Salary range - $100,000 - $115,000

This job posting may have multiple locations listed. You may work remotely and not be offered to relocate.

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.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
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The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process