Distribution Development Director - JR2414919

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: As the Distribution Development Director, you will be responsible driving the organizational objective for Protective & Marine Coatings Global to guide distribution through the US and Canada Region. You will manage the current indirect sales relationship with other PPG SBUs (Architectural Coatings and Refinish) and developing a PMC lead distribution network. You will also have operational accountability to ensure that PPG market share grows and any market/channel conflict is managed accordingly. You will report to the Channels and Commercial Excellence Director.

Key Responsibilities  * Primary focus and accountability to plan and collaboratively manage the PMC Distributor Development Growth strategy including indirect sales for PMC - including stocking locations, inventory position, and general distribution tactics  * Accountable for sales growth and profitability of channels for PMC  * Channel market analysis to identify end use personas, needs, roadmap, and articulate dealer value proposition to displace brands  * Develop market strategies to develop PMC / growth across channels  * Work with marketing on channel specific marcomm needs and additions to AC Marketing Hub  * Work with sales and product training teams to develop and implement Distributor specific training programs - Inform training plan and roadmap for channels  * Collaborate with channel-focused field selling teams within PMC

Qualifications  * 10 years' experience in a distribution model, sales, marketing, or other commercial role with a experience with leadership, sales achievements and influencing people.  * Create a vision, lead and interface and with sales teams across all levels of an organization with successful implementation.

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