PPG Sales Associate Job Posting PPG: We protect and beautify the world. At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 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. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on Twitter. About You Does the thought of sitting still all day make you want to scream? Are you a people person? Are you passionate about learning new things and sharing your new acquired knowledge with others? If you screamed "YES!" to each of those questions, you may be just who we are looking for to help our team "protect and beautify the world!" As a Store Sales Lead, you will be the backbone of the store sales team, ensuring that the sales staff are equipped with the necessary tools to be successful and our customers receive exceptional service. Your assistance will help shape our customers' lives. Whether they are picking out a color to paint a new nursery of first time parents, fulfilling a paint order for the new retirement home to help make their residents feel more at home, or helping newlyweds decide what color would best compliment their furniture in their first home together, you will make a lasting impression on people's lives every day! Additional responsibilities of this role include: Use of independent judgement to provide effective administrative support to a sales team, unit or department Process sales invoices so customer orders are dispatched, invoiced, and paid accurately and on time. Draft more complex sales documentation, proposals, reports, and correspondence such as sales contracts and maintenance agreements. Utilize complex calculations to accurately compile and report statistics. Perform background research on customer accounts, prospects, competitors, and industry trends to support the sales team's activities. Answer complex, difficult, or escalated inquiries on product availability, prices, delivery times, and the status of orders so inquiries are dealt with promptly and accurately. Communicate with staff from other areas in the organization, such as production, warehouse, transport, or distribution, to confirm the status of orders and resolve customer complaints. Use database systems to maintain current customer records; track the order status and deliveries; maintain commission and expense records; and generate sales reports and statistics. Additional requirements of this role include: Ability to work flexible retail hours with varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays Valid Driver's license Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. infrequently and 40 - 60 pounds routinely Computer and internet applications proficiency Why join us: With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally. Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one. You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations. Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies. Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward. You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged. Just like you, we are driven to make a difference in our world. PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check. PPG offers 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, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG's affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com. To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf PandoLogic. Category: , Keywords: Retail Sales Manager