NATIONAL SALES MANAGER (PAINTS & COATING)

**Job Title:** National Sales Manager – Paint \& Coatings **Job Type:** Full\-Time \| Permanent **Industry:** Paint / Coatings / Building Materials **About the Role** We are looking for a driven and experienced **National Sales Manager** to lead our sales operations across the country. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the **paint and coatings industry** and a proven track record of building high\-performance sales teams and growing market share. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop and execute the national sales strategy for decorative, industrial, projects, institutional and automotive paint product lines * Lead, mentor, and manage a nationwide team of regional sales managers and representatives * Drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, key accounts, and distribution channels (retail, B2B, contractors, OEMs) * Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, dealers, paint contractors, architects, and specifiers * Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing dynamics in the paint \& coatings sector * Set and achieve annual sales targets, budgets, and KPIs * Collaborate with marketing, product development, and supply chain teams to align on go\-to\-market strategies * Prepare regular sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and performance reviews for senior leadership **Requirements** * Masters degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, or a related field (MBA preferred) * Minimum **10–15 years of sales experience**, with at least **5–7 years in a senior/national sales role within the paint, coatings, or chemical industry** * Deep understanding of paint product categories: decorative, protective, industrial, wood coatings, etc. * Established network with distributors, dealers, and key accounts in the paint sector * Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills * Willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis * Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office Work Location: In person