As a Key Account Manager with responsibilities in Business Solutions, you will work within the PPG Canada Refinish organization. You will partner with the Regional Managers to ensure that PPG is positioning itself in the automotive refinish aftermarket to support and grow existing PPG strategic key accounts. The job will entail working with these select strategic accounts to focus on body shop process and profitability. The manager will also be responsible for organizing, planning and even training customers in the suite of PPG MVP Courses across the country. You will report to the PPG National Manager, Business Development and Solutions, Networks, MSOs, and OEMs.
Key Responsibilities
Work with the management team in the planning, targeting, engaging, and development Key Account Retention Plans with PPG's largest body shop across the country.
Support existing strategic PPG accounts in their efforts to improve body shop process and increase profitability through the organization and instruction in PPG MVP courses.
Mentor PPG Territory Managers, TM's to secure potential strong regional strategic accounts.
Understand competitors, their offerings (products and services) and develop counter measures.
Organize and direct the PPG Performance groups across the country.·
A willingness to engage in continuous education through PPG MVP program with a goal to being a qualified instructor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 5 years of experience in the collision side of the automotive aftermarket.
Ability to work in both French and English.
Strong computer and presentation skills needed.
Up to 50% - 60% overnight travel required.
This job posting will require the individual to reside in either Ontario and or Quebec. Residence close to a major airport is recommended due to travel needs. Additionally, this role will cover business requirements for the whole territory of Canada and hence requires a bilingual (French-English) candidate.
#Benefits - Comprehensive healthcare, 401K, PTO, bonus plan and more!
En tant que gestionnaire de comptes clés avec des responsabilités en solutions d'affaires, vous travaillerez au sein de l'équipe de finition automobile de PPG Canada. Vous collaborerez avec les directeurs régionaux afin de garantir le positionnement de PPG sur le marché secondaire de la finition automobile et de soutenir et de développer les comptes clés stratégiques existants. Le poste consistera à collaborer avec ces comptes stratégiques afin de se concentrer sur les processus et la rentabilité des ateliers de carrosserie. Le gestionnaire sera également responsable de l'organisation, de la planification et même de la formation des clients dans le cadre de la série de formations PPG MVP à l'échelle nationale. Vous relèverez du directeur national PPG, Développement des affaires et Solutions, Réseaux, MSO et OEM.
Principales responsabilités
Collaborer avec l'équipe de direction à la planification, au ciblage, à la mobilisation et au développement de plans de fidélisation des comptes clés auprès du plus grand atelier de carrosserie de PPG au pays.Soutenir les comptes stratégiques PPG existants dans leurs efforts d'amélioration des processus et d'augmentation de la rentabilité grâce à l'organisation et à la formation des formations PPG MVP.Encadrer les directeurs de territoire et les chefs de projet PPG afin d'obtenir des comptes stratégiques régionaux potentiels et solides. Comprendre la concurrence et ses offres (produits et services) et élaborer des contre-mesures.Organiser et diriger les groupes PPG Performance à travers le pays.Volonté de participer à la formation continue dans le cadre du programme PPG MVP avec l'objectif de devenir un instructeur qualifié.Qualifications
Baccalauréat ou expérience équivalente avec au moins 5 ans d'expérience dans le secteur de la collision sur le marché secondaire de l'automobile.Capacité à travailler en français et en anglais. Excellentes compétences en informatique et en présentation requises. Jusqu'à 50 % à 60 % de déplacements de nuit requis. Ce poste exige que le candidat réside en Ontario ou au Québec. Une résidence à proximité d'un aéroport important est recommandée en raison des déplacements. De plus, ce poste couvrira les besoins opérationnels de l'ensemble du territoire canadien et requiert donc un candidat bilingue (français-anglais).Avantages : Assurance maladie complète, épargne-retraite, congés payés, régime de primes et plus encore !
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