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PPG Industries

Manufactures paints, coatings, and specialty materials

Account Manager

Account ManagementPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeJinan, Shandong, ChinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A full-time bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, polymer materials, or a related major is required.
  • At least 5 years of coatings-industry experience is required, including familiarity with coatings and sales models.
  • Ability to independently develop new customers and manage relationships with large enterprise customers, with business negotiation skills, is required.
  • Ability to understand product technical points and communicate effectively with customer technical and quality departments is required.
  • Basic English communication skills are required, including reading and writing work emails and understanding technical documents such as TDS and MSDS.
  • Ability to travel frequently and maintain goal-oriented execution under pressure is required.
  • A valid C1 driver's license and proficient driving skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and deepen relationships with core strategic accounts across Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and South China, especially OEMs and their affiliated customer organizations.
  • Develop new customers independently, meet annual new-customer acquisition and sales targets, and expand regional market share.
  • Independently manage the end-to-end sales process, from technical discussions, needs alignment, quotations and negotiations, and contract signing through order delivery and payment follow-up.
  • Coordinate between customers and technical departments to address customer needs and issues involving product application and technical quality, improving customer satisfaction.
  • Collect and analyze regional market, competitor, and industry information to support company and sales strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • Sales experience in coatings, inks, adhesives, or other chemical materials is preferred.
  • Customer relationships or sales experience in commercial vehicles, buses, or construction machinery manufacturing is highly preferred.

About the Company

PPG Industries

Manufactures paints, coatings, and specialty materials

PPG Industries produces paints, coatings, and specialty materials for homeowners, automotive and aerospace manufacturers, and industrial clients. Its products create protective and decorative finishes for surfaces across architectural, automotive OEM/refinish, industrial, packaging, marine, and specialty applications. It differentiates itself with a 135-year history, diversified end-markets, broad technical capabilities across coatings and materials, and sustainability initiatives. Its goal is to deliver durable, high-quality coatings that protect and beautify surfaces while helping customers meet performance and environmental objectives.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1983

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