Retail Account Manager

We're looking for a driven, retail-minded Account Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for you to manage relationships with strategic partners to identify and convert new business opportunities. You will liaise effectively with independent store owners and maintain and grow business across South-East Queensland. You will also be supported with an induction program coupled with training across sales systems, processes, and the wider product range. **Responsibilities** - Achieve sales budget and targets for assigned region. - Identify/secure new sales/ business prospects/opportunities and increase your customer base. - Manage and retain quality relationships with all customers. - Develop growth strategies, execute marketing activities, and manage agreements. - Stay up to date with industry trends, competitors, and product knowledge to provide customers with the best solutions. - Plan daily, weekly, and monthly activities. - Uphold the company's values and contribute positively to the workplace culture. **Qualifications** - Retail/Hardware Industry knowledge is regarded. - Focused and driven by results. - A self-starter who enjoys working autonomously. - Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. - Maintain close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders/partners. - Willingness to travel regionally and engage with customers face-to-face. **About us**: **PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD** **The PPG Way** Every day at PPG: **We partner with customers to create mutual value.** We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference. **We are "One PPG" to the world.** We are better and stronger together. We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets. **We trust our people every day, in every way.** We empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent, and respectful. Our feedback is clear and relevant. **We make it happen.** We have experience with winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly. **We run it like we manage it.** We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders, and our communities. **We do better today than yesterday - everyday.** We learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. **About us**: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are “One PPG” to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.