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FULL_TIME
2-5

Account Manager

4/1/2026

The Account Manager will develop and improve customer service propositions and lead a portfolio of key trade accounts. They will collaborate with trade applicators, stores, and residential builders to achieve sales and profit targets.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X and @PPGIndustries on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
About the Role

PPG is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. We are currently seeking an Account Manager to join our Residential team. The successful candidate will report to the Residential Sales Manager and work across a territory that covers the south of Brisbane and surrounding areas.

You will improve the profitability of your territory by developing and fostering new and existing partnerships. You will drive the growth of key customers and new business opportunities to achieve profit and growth for PPG across south Brisbane and surrounds!

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and improving the customer service propositions in line with our brand strategies
  • Leading, maintaining, and growing a portfolio of key trade accounts
  • Collaborating with trade applicators, stores and residential builders.
  • Achieving sales, growth, and profit targets
  • Delivering high level customer relationship management that promotes service excellence and customer retention

Qualifications

  • Previous Account Management experience preferably within the building materials market
  • Working alone and prioritising your own day is how you work best, but you will also be happy to engage and work with your team to achieve the best outcomes for our customers and PPG!
  • Excellent communications skills - you will easily establish trust and make people feel comfortable with your easy-going approach.
  • You will be open, honest and be authentic in your dealings
  • A proven record in building new relationships, or accounts and growing existing business
  • Current Driver’s license

What We Offer

  • Opportunities for development and long-term career progression.
  • Access to corporate discounts, including WhereFit, that provide wellness benefits to our employees.
  • Give back to local communities with our PPG Colourful communities program.
  • PPG Recognition programs.
  • Generous discounts on PPG products through our company owned store network.

If you are someone who wants to lead change and enjoys working with a team, apply today!

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership 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 Twitter.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

About us: 

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. 

The PPG Way 2030  

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.
 

Key Skills
Account ManagementCustomer ServiceSales GrowthRelationship ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationTrust BuildingBusiness Development
Categories
SalesManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportConstructionTrades
Benefits
Opportunities For DevelopmentLong-Term Career ProgressionCorporate DiscountsWellness BenefitsCommunity Engagement ProgramsRecognition ProgramsDiscounts On PPG Products
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