Commercial Director Trade, Belgium

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.

As Commercial Director Trade Belgium, you are the driving force behind the commercial growth of our brands Sigma Coatings, ProGold, and Glidden.

You combine strategic insight with decisive leadership and know better than anyone how to inspire a team and achieve results. You are responsible for both direct sales and managing our network of independent wholesalers.

What will you be doing?

• Full P&L responsibility for Trade Belgium.

• Managing the Belgian sales team (including Regional Managers & Sigma Service Centers).

• Coordinating the independent wholesale network.

• Translating the Benelux strategy into a powerful Belgian sales strategy in close collaboration with the Management Team BE.

• Drawing up and monitoring sales budgets, KPIs, and action plans.

• Actively coaching and developing your team, with a strong focus on our company values.

• Maintaining close relationships with Trade Belgium's top 20 customers.

• Chairmanship of the Architectural Coatings Belgium Works Council.

• Membership of the Board of Directors of IVP (Belgian trade association of ink, varnish, and paint manufacturers).

What do you bring to the table?

• Strong commercial drive and focus on results.

• Strategic insight and entrepreneurship.

• Proven experience in leading and developing teams.

• Excellent communication and social skills.

• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English.

• Structured approach and strong planning and organizational skills.

• In-depth knowledge of the Belgian market, customer needs, the competitive landscape, and market trends.

Why choose Sigma Coatings?

At PPG, you will have the opportunity to build strong brands in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will work with passionate colleagues, have room for initiative, and make a real impact on the Belgian market.

Ready to add color to your career?
Apply now and become our new Commercial Director Trade, Belgium.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for 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.

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