Job Description

As a PPG Dulux Regional General Sales Manager, Prairies, you will manage the overall financial and operational results within your Region across our three major channels of distribution \xe2\x80\x93 our Dulux Stores (corporate stores and franchisees), Independent Dealers (including National Accounts) and the Home Centers (Rona). You will have total responsibility for both Retail and Trade Sales and Operations for the Ontario Region, including P&L, sales, retail stores, personnel, and inventory. You will report to the General Manager, Canada, Architectural Coatings.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain contact and build relationships with current and potential customers.

• Oversee recruitment, training and development of sales and the operations force, support and implement the performance and learning process.

• Lead all aspects of the operation of the company-owned and franchise paint stores to ensure regulation and efficiency in sales and store operations.

• Ensure that zone administration requirements are met \xe2\x80\x93 tasks include employee compensation, forecasting, credit, employee expense reporting, price quoting, sales tracking, sales reporting, automation, territory realignments, annual profit plan real estate strategy and complaint handling.

• Lead store planning and new store opening startup.

• Implement standardized operating procedures and efficient processes reflecting both industry practice and the use of quality tools.

• Collaborate and coordinate team selling activities across the teams and the various distribution channels.

• Achieve profit and sales objectives for the zone.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred; at least 5 years of related experience.

• Proven experience resolving customer complaints and providing superb customer service.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Internet applications.

• Experience with the application and use of paint and sundries preferred.

• Must possess a valid Driver\'s License.

• Ability to work and travel locally within Manitoba 75% of the time.

You may work remotely within the territory and travel within the territory during the week. #LI-Remote

Benefits: company car, savings/pension plan, PTO, and more!

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 \xe2\x80\x93 everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD\xe2\x84\xa2

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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.

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