Territory Manager, Automotive Refinish - Southern Iowa

As a Territory Manager , you will develop the Southern Iowa territory, providing market insights and strategic direction to support achievement of goals. We ask that you have the ability to influence customers at both the end-user and executive levels to lead long-term growth and understanding of PPG's strategic goals. You will deliver sales and service targets aligned with Regional, Zone, and National goals. You will report to the Sr. Regional Sales Manager while building relationships with main accounts, including dealerships, regional MSOs, and independent collision centers.

Achieve annual sales targets, including growth and key goals, while managing costs, receivables, and expenses within plan. Develop a understanding of customer needs, regional market dynamics, and PPG business strategies. Increase sales of PPG Refinish products, including paint systems and related materials, through distribution channels. Manage and strengthen distributor relationships, including sales performance, training, and account management. Provide expertise in collision center and fleet operations, supporting improvements in profitability, cycle time, and operational efficiency. Use data and analytics to guide decision-making and improve customer outcomes. Collaborate across teams to maximize market potential and deliver consistent customer experience.

Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of successful sales experience with a track record in consultative selling. Automotive refinish or related industry experience. Willingness to travel within the assigned territory (approximately 33% overnite travel). Strong Experience communicating product benefits appropriate for each prospect. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic CRM tools. Salary Range: $75,000 – $120,000 annually Incentive: Sales Incentive Bonus plan eligible #LI-PRT1 #LI-Remote #Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K About us:   PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®  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 X.  The PPG Way 2030    We are customer champions   Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.  We act with purpose and speed   Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.     We are excellent operators   Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.    We compete to win   Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.  We are PPG proud   Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.  At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to     https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .   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,