Water / Waste Water Segment Development Leader

The Water/Wastewater (W/WW) Market Segment Leader will drive the growth strategy for protective coatings in the W/WW market segment in the US and Canada. You will possess deep industry knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of profitable sales growth. Candidates may resident anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, own and execute the overall business strategy for the W/WW protective coatings segment.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to identify growth opportunities and adjust strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with marketing to create and deploy campaigns and materials tailored to the W/WW market.
• Grow profitable sales by expanding market share through new accounts and new product initiatives.
• Drive development of long-term partnerships with key accounts, including municipalities, engineering firms, general contractors and coatings applicators.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the Protective Coatings Sales Team to achieve segment sales goals.
• Represent PPG at industry conferences and events with speaking engagements as a thought-leader and technical expert.
• Serve as the primary technical and commercial liaison for major W/WW projects, providing expertise on product selection and specifications.
• Collaborate with R&D and product management to identify and champion new product development ideas based on market needs.
• Engage with the industry's regulatory, advocacy and accreditation bodies, such as ANSI, AWWA and AMPP, to develop technical standards to ensure the company's product offerings remain competitive and compliant.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, business, or related degree
• At least 10 years' experience in strategy, marketing, or sales within the coatings industry
• Strong understanding and rigor around project management, including working with cross-functional teams
• Strong business acumen demonstrating ability analyze data for market growth
• Strong understanding of distributor networks and requirements to be successful
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to travel as needed
• U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
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