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Sales Representative / Anwendungstechniker (m/w/d)

PPG logoPPGDEU - Hilden OfficeFull-timeListed 3mo ago

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This posting does not state its pay. Account Executive roles that state pay post a typical $125k/yr (band $80k–$308k/yr); across the 3,639 open roles on Sales representative jobs, every seat together, it is $76.6k/yr. How posted pay is measured.

The posting

Bei PPG (NYSE: PPG) arbeiten wir jeden Tag daran, die Farben, Beschichtungen und Spezialmaterialien zu entwickeln und zu liefern, auf die unsere Kunden seit fast 140 Jahren vertrauen.

Mit Einsatzfreude und Kreativität lösen wir die größten Herausforderungen unserer Kunden und finden in enger Zusammenarbeit den richtigen Weg. Das Unternehmen mit Hauptsitz in Pittsburgh ist in mehr als 70 Ländern innovativ tätig und erzielte im Jahr 2022 einen Nettoumsatz von 17,7 Milliarden US-Dollar.

Wir unterstützen Kunden in der Bau-, Industrie und Transportbranche sowie auf dem Konsumgüter-, Reparatur- und Ersatzteilmarkt. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.ppg.com

Zur Verstärkung unseres Teams für den Standort Hilden suchen wir ab sofort einen Sales Representative / Anwendungstechniker (m/w/d).

Hauptverantwortlichkeiten

  • Betreuung und Ausbau des bestehenden Kundenstammes
  • Gewinnung neuer Kunden im zugewiesenen Vertriebsgebiet
  • Technische Beratung zu unseren Produkten und Lösungen
  • Durchführung von technischen Vorführungen beim Kunden vor Ort
  • Beobachtung des Marktes und Identifikation neuer Potenziale
  • Analyse und Optimierung von Kundenprozessen
  • Eigenständige, strukturierte Planung von Kundenbesuchen und administrativen Tätigkeiten
  • Hohe Reisetätigkeit innerhalb des Verkaufsgebietes

Qualifikationen

  • Abgeschlossene technische Ausbildung, idealerweise mit Meistertitel oder vergleichbarer Qualifikation
  • Berufserfahrung im Außendienst, vorzugsweise im technischen Umfeld
  • Ausgeprägte Kommunikationsstärke und souveränes Auftreten
  • Selbstständige, strukturierte und lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise
  • Technisches Verständnis und Freude am Umgang mit Kunden
  • Hohe Reisebereitschaft und Flexibilität
  • Führerschein Klasse B

Wir bieten Ihnen

  • Einen sicheren Arbeitsplatz in einem internationalen Unternehmen
  • Mitarbeit in einem erfahrenen und unterstützenden Team
  • Abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Aufgaben
  • Attraktive Vergütung und 30 Tage Urlaub im Jahr
  • Weihnachts- und Urlaubsgeld

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.****

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process , so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Taken from PPG's own posting, last seen live on 6 Nov 2026.

About PPG

Paints, coatings, sealants, aircraft transparencies and specialty materials under more than 2,000 brands, sold to aircraft and vehicle makers, collision repair shops, industrial and packaging manufacturers, protective and marine contractors, distributors and trade painters.

Pay schedule: Field sellers draw a base salary plus a sales incentive bonus, with US reps driving their own car under PPG's FAVR reimbursement program; UK roles add an uncapped quarterly bonus, a pension, company-funded private healthcare and a company car for territory managers.

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