New Business Manager

Posted 6hrs ago

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New Business Manager expanding PPG automotive refinish coatings sales across Switzerland. Building customer partnerships, winning new business, and providing on-site technical guidance.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive business growth by identifying, developing, and winning new customers within the territory
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing customers through regular visits and proactive account management
  • Manage the territory independently, planning customer visits and sales activities
  • Take ownership of sales targets and deliver sustainable business growth
  • Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities
  • Maintain and manage a sales pipeline, ensuring follow-up and conversion of opportunities
  • Prepare and present business plans, budgets, and project updates to internal stakeholders
  • Provide customers with technical guidance and product expertise on-site
  • Coordinate technical support activities and collaborate with internal teams
  • Introduce innovative products and solutions that help customers grow their business
  • Report directly to the Automotive Refinish Director

Requirements:

  • Background as an Industrial Painter, Automotive Painter, Body Repair Technician, or a comparable technical qualification
  • Proven sales experience within industrial coatings, automotive refinish, or commercial vehicle sectors
  • Strong technical understanding of coating products, paint systems, and automotive industry applications
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence decisions, and create long-term customer partnerships
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to achieve ambitious goals
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a field-based role
  • Fluent in French
  • English and German language skills are an advantage

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to grow and develop your career
  • Fulfilling workplace environment
  • Continuous learning
  • Health and well-being employee benefits programs
  • Insurance coverages and benefits according to applicable plan terms
  • Other incentives may apply