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Technical and Training Director Americas

PPG Industries, Inc
United States, Ohio, Strongsville
19699 Progress Drive (Show on map)
Apr 01, 2025
The Technical and Training Director Americas is responsible for consistent operational execution of training programs to drive PPG Automotive Refinish coatings growth within the Americas region including management of Business Development Centers (BDCs). Incumbent will lead a team of Technical Trainers and BDC Managers to promote our value proposition with existing and prospective customers. The Technical and Training Director will also be responsible for overseeing the Product Customer Support team that serves distributors and body shops. Key Responsibilities include: Management of technical training and BDC teams to execute growth plan for US / Canada and Latin America across focused segments including Collision, Commercial Transport / Light Industrial Coatings and Allied Products Oversee Product Customer Support team Partner with Global resources to customize and deploy training curriculum locally Collaborate with the sales team to determine training priorities tied to strategic customers and volume growth Train the trainer sales team deployment to maximize reach and impact Support product launches, application and demos for traditional coatings, allied products and digital solutions Manage recertification programs, PPG Knowledge College and certification maintenance with I-CAR Support local application and quality / performance claims management Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, business or a related degree 10 years+ of relevant experience Experience collaborating on a global team to drive results Demonstrates creativity and problem-solving skills Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, team player Excellent communicator with ability to influence and persuade across all levels of the organization Exercises a high degree of tact and diplomacy Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to clearly present recommendations and ideas to summarize complex issues Organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to travel as needed De salarisschalen en overige arbeidsvoorwaarden van PPG kunnen per locatie verschillen, waardoor we medewerkers in verschillende geografische markten concurrerend kunnen belonen. PPG houdt bij het nemen van beloningsbeslissingen rekening met verschillende factoren, waaronder, maar niet beperkt tot, vaardigheden, ervaring en training, kwalificaties en opleiding, licentiestatus en certificeringen, en andere organisatorische behoeften. Er kunnen andere stimulansen van toepassing zijn. Onze personeelsvoorzieningen zijn ontworpen om de gezondheid en het welzijn van onze medewerkers te ondersteunen. Eventuele verzekeringsdekkingen en -uitkeringen zijn in overeenstemming met de algemene voorwaarden van de toepasselijke regelingen en bijbehorende bedrijfsdocumenten. About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism 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 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 Twitter. 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. 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. 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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.