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Business Development Manager - SEM Allied Products

PPG Industries, Inc.

Strongsville, OHJob$100–125K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$100–125K/yr
Location
Strongsville, OH
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

PPG seeks a Business Development Manager for SEM Allied Products to grow distribution and market share across the US and Canada, with a territory focused on the Midwest and parts of the Northeast/New England. The role develops new opportunities and strategic programs across automotive refinish and related channels, partnering with sales, marketing, technical, and key account teams. The ideal candidate resides in the US Midwest, preferably near Cleveland, Ohio.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SalesBusiness DevelopmentCategory ManagementAutomotive RefinishIndustrial DistributionSEM Allied ProductsNegotiationClosing Opportunities

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or Related Field or Equivalent Experience5+ Years Sales, Business Development, or Category Management ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseAutomobile InsuranceAccess to Personal VehiclePass Motor Vehicle Record Review

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

PPG is looking for a Business Development Managerto join our team in the Midwest territory. As the Business Development Manager, SEM Allied Products, you will increase growth across the US and Canada. You will focus on expanding distribution and increasing market share in existing accounts. You will also identify new business opportunities and implement strategic programs. Your plans will strengthen SEM's position within the automotive refinish, body shop, commercial segment, and retail channels. The BDM will work with Sales, Marketing, Technical, and Key Account teams to deliver commercial execution, enhance customer experience, and accelerate the performance of SEM's Allied portfolio. The territory for this role with focus on the US Midwest, in addition to some of the Northeast/New England states. The ideal candidate for this role will reside in the United States Midwest - preferably the Cleveland, OH area. You will report to the Business Director, Allied Products. Responsibilities - Identify and secure new business opportunities across USCA according to SEM's priorities. - Expand distribution coverage by onboarding and supporting new distributors, jobbers, and retail partners. - Lead commercial programs focused on categories including abrasives, masking, aerosols, body fillers, and paint cups. - Develop business cases, growth plans, and clear financial targets for new opportunities. - Partner with our regional sales teams to accomplish Allied portfolio plans. - Conduct regular business reviews with distributors and large body shop groups to evaluate performance and identify growth actions. - Work with Marketing to develop sales tools, training materials, and category promotions. - Translate insight into applicable recommendations for pricing, product positioning, promotions, and channel strategies. - Through PPG's Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program, you'll have the flexibility to drive your own vehicle while receiving taxadvantaged reimbursement for fuel, insurance, and other eligible business-related vehicle expenses. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience). - 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or category management in automotive refinish, industrial distribution, or related markets. - Knowledge of SEM Allied Products. - Negotiation skills, and ability to close opportunities. - Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance, have access to a personal vehicle that meets PPG's FAVR program requirements, and successfully pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) review. The base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000 and the employee will participate the relevant bonus plan. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire. #LI-SLS O nas: PPG: CHRONIMY I UPIKSZAMY WIAT Dziki przywodztwu w dziedzinie innowacji, zrownowaonego rozwoju i kolorystyki, PPG pomaga klientom z brany przemysowej, transportowej, dobr konsumpcyjnych oraz budowlanej i posprzedaowej udoskonala wicej powierzchni na wicej sposobow ni jakakolwiek inna firma. Aby dowiedzie si wicej, odwied nas na stronie www.ppg.com i led @PPG na X. The PPG Way 2030 Jestemy mistrzami w obsudze klienta Proaktywni. Odwani. Godni zaufania. Wszystko, co robimy, zaczyna si od naszych klientow. Suchamy, dziaamy szybko i nie przest

How this job compares

Set against the 20,555 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–125K/yr
  • Ohio median$120–188K/yr406 salary ranges
  • US median$123–198K/yr14,545 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $113K, is 27% below the Ohio median midpoint ($155K) — in the middle half of Business Development salary ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 766 open Business Development jobs in Ohio and 20,555 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (16,255 postings).
Education
7,358 of the 20,555 open Business Development jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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