Key Account Manager, West Coast

job description

PPG is seeking a remote Key Account Manager to lead strategic growth across the West Coast. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between initial project intelligence and final sales success by cultivating high-level relationships with architects, engineers, and owners. Your mission is to secure PPG’s position in major new construction and capital projects through diligent specification development and seamless collaboration with our commercial teams to ensure we protect and beautify the world’s most significant structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new and maintain existing specification position within all available documents such as Master, Project, Budget, and Structural Drawings with PPG’s inclusion within the Structural Steel, Fireproofing, Flooring, Pipe, Tank, Secondary Containment, and Field Painting Schedule and Specifications.

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key engineering accounts, acting as the trusted advisor for all project specification-related needs.

• Develop multiple contacts within the firm and contract chain to identify sources of influence vertically throughout the firm’s organization.

• Identify the contract chain progression including awards of key projects within USCA (United States & Canada) or globally by firm and owner.

• Communicate all useful project development, contract awards and developments to the commercial team, management and other members of Engineering and Projects organization, regardless of project location.

• Use company provided market data, including project data to both identify new project opportunities and track ongoing opportunities.

• Record, maintain, and report key intelligence within company provided CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software.

• Participate in industry associations to develop contacts and gather client/customer and competitor intelligence. (Examples such as involvement in NACE, SSPC, CIS, and AWWA)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related engineering discipline, especially civil/structural or construction management is preferred.

• Five years’ minimum experience in high performance coatings technical sales or contract chain management

• Proven track record of managing and growing key accounts.

• Valid US driver’s license.

• Minimum of 50% overnight travel by rail and air carriers and company provided automobile.

• U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

About the Role

This position offers a unique blend of technical expertise and business development, requiring a proactive approach to project management and opportunity gathering. You will act as a trusted advisor, navigating complex contract chains and utilizing CRM data to track and secure wins globally. As part of a global leader in innovation and sustainability, you will join a culture that values integrity and continuous improvement, supported by a diverse workplace and a commitment to professional growth and competitive, market-based compensation.