Territory Manager
PPG Industries
- Location
- IRL - Cork South Store
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 4 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 7, 2026
Skills
About this role
The Role
As a Territory Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the business strategy to drive sales growth, increase margin, and expand market share within your territory. This role requires a motivated, energetic individual with a strong sales background who thrives in a sales-driven environment and enjoys building lasting customer relationships. Why you’ll love working here… Competitive starting salary with an excellent bonus scheme. Company car with fuel card and mileage allowance. Comprehensive pension scheme with generous company contributions. Private healthcare plan funded by the company, with options to extend coverage to family members. 75% staff discount on paint and decorating tools. Colleague recognition program and inclusive workplace culture. Colleague assistance program offering 24/7 wellbeing support. Cycle to work scheme. Monday to Friday work schedule with all bank holidays and Christmas period off.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a territory strategy to drive significant growth in, focusing on sales, margin, and market share expansion. Manage a sales portfolio with an annual target, delivering comprehensive coating solutions tailored to customer needs. Build and maintain strong relationships by visiting customers each week (approximately 80% travel Monday to Friday). Utilize PPG’s sales methodology and tools such as Salesforce and Client Link to manage customer interactions and sales processes effectively. Provide market expertise and technical knowledge to customers, ensuring PPG’s presence and reputation are strengthened within the territory. Monitor and report on sales performance, margin, and budget delivery. Ensure exceptional customer experience and service standards are consistently met. Candidate Profile Minimum of 2 years’ experience in field sales (trade or retail), with proven success selling on the road. Strong motivation, energy, and a positive attitude with a desire to have fun while achieving results. Proficient in Salesforce and Client Link or similar CRM systems. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to manage a large geographic territory efficiently. Full driving license and willingness to travel extensively (approximately 80% of the time). Educated to A-level standard or equivalent, or possess at least 3 years of relevant sales experience. Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills, and attention to detail. Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work effectively both independently and 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