Commercial Excellence Manager BeNeLux

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 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. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets, and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit and follow @ PPG on Twitter. AC EMEA is driving a major transformation to implement, develop, and sustain Commercial Excellence across the region. To support this journey and ensure strong coordination across all markets, we are establishing the new role of Commercial Excellence Manager . In this position, you will partner closely with individual markets and the AC EMEA Commercial Excellence Team to lead the implementation of PPG Fast.Forward and the Selling Machine methodology. You will help shape, coordinate, and sustain Commercial Excellence initiatives that elevate commercial capabilities and drive long-term business growth. Reporting line: Market Unit Director Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Travel 25–50%) Employment Type: Full-time, hybrid model Key Responsibilities Lead Implementation & Sustainability of Commercial Excellence Coordinate and drive all Commercial Excellence and Selling Machine streams in assigned markets, including: Sales Talent, Sales Training & Leadership, Operating Cadence, Customer Relationship Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with the AC EMEA Commercial Excellence Organization to ensure alignment and consistency across markets. Partner with Market Units Directors to align plans and priorities with market strategic and tactical objectives Manage communication to local markets to support change management and adoption. Training & Capability Building Run and facilitate trainings connected to the Commercial Excellence and Selling Machine components. Analysis & Reporting Prepare analyses and coordinate KPI reporting related to Selling Machine implementation and sustainability. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field. Previous sales management experience with strong understanding of commercial and selling processes. Strong customer orientation. Strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and public speaking). Strong analytical and investigative mindset. Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Fluent in English and Dutch, French would be an advantage. 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 and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every Single Day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference. 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 vision: We are One PPG: 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, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. 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. 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.