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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
PPG Industries, Inc. has a Business Development Sustainability Manager position in Pittsburgh, PA with limited remote/at-home work available responsible for leading the implementation of, and driving, PPG's business development, product portfolio, and marketing management efforts. Specific duties include: (i) identifying new business and market development options by performing market research and generating customers insights; (ii) developing and reformulating products with a sustainability advantage, including evaluating raw materials and suppliers and recommending pathways and options for improving environmental impact profiles of products; (iii) building sustainability-focused strategic roadmaps by developing business cases for sustainability marketing strategies; (iv) integrating sustainability information into product marketing strategies/policies, particularly with respect to the quantification of sustainable data, process development/enhancements, and sustainably advantaged product development; (v) supporting the development of environmental sustainability strategies, including by establishing sustainability solutions for customer needs, programs, and metrics at all levels of sustainability; and (vi) consulting with PPG's product development personnel on product specifications, such as design, color, and packaging, and identifying particular areas of characterization where sustainability can be further improved.
Must have a master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Business Administration, Marketing, or a directly related marketing discipline plus five (5) years of experience in a related position in the coatings, chemicals, or specialty materials industry with a focus on sustainability.
Experience must include: (i) five (5) years in marketing and business development, including segmentation, value proposition, and business case development; (ii) three (3) years identifying and developing new commercial opportunities to address customer needs; (iii) three (3) years capturing voice of customer and understanding market needs; and (iv) three (3) years evaluating business performance and translating analyses into recommendations.
Experience can be concurrent.
Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally to client sites up to 25%.
Apply online at careers.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.
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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
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We are excellent operators
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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.
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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.
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