Commercial Director – Captive Network France

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PPG Industries

FRA - Rueil-Malmaison Office

On-site

Posted April 21, 2026

Job Description

Become the commercial and strategic leader of an exceptional network!

Do you want to leave a lasting mark on a national network, lead large-scale teams, and drive performance and commercial excellence for a key player in professional building distribution?

This role offers a unique opportunity to take the helm of an ambitious, innovative network in a phase of strong momentum.

In a demanding and highly competitive market, Comptoir Seigneurie Gauthier and Peinture de Paris (180 stores, 1,000 employees)—integrated networks of the PPG Group and the French market leader in the sale of paints and decorative products to professionals—are seeking their future Commercial Director – Captive Network France.

In this position, you will report directly to the Managing Director of PPG Architectural Coatings (AC) France. The role is based in Rueil-Malmaison (92) and requires national mobility of approximately 40%.

Your mission is to lead your teams toward commercial excellence and business growth. Close proximity to both our customers and our teams will enable you to successfully carry out our purpose: “to protect and beautify France.”

Key Responsibilities:

Deploy and embody the France commercial strategy, in close alignment with the Group’s strategy
Drive the economic performance of the network (revenue, margin, pricing, inventory, productivity, etc.) in a highly competitive market where growth levers are critical
Develop and inspire teams across a structured regional organization
Strengthen a customer-centric culture focused on value creation and professional customer satisfaction
Elevate the level of commercial excellence
Work closely with Marketing, Technical, and Supply Chain teams

Profile:

A recognized executive and hands-on leader, you combine strategic vision with operational execution. You bring 10+ years of experience leading large multisite distribution networks and substantial sales forces in demanding environments.
You have operated in complex trading and distribution businesses such as B2B, B2B2C, B2C, specialty retail (GSS), DIY retail (GSB), and/or FMCG/CPG environments.
Experienced in managing P&Ls exceeding €150M, you are able to consolidate and drive sustainable performance within a matrixed, competitive, and constantly evolving environment.
A pragmatic, results-driven leader known for uniting teams, you are motivated by high standards, tangible impact, and a strong team spirit.

Why Join Us?

A key role at the heart of the Group’s strategy in France
A powerful network with brands recognized and valued by industry professionals
A company that values leadership, boldness, and collective performance
The opportunity to leave a lasting personal impact

Compensation: €130k – €180k + 25% bonus + company car

Do you see yourself in this challenge?

Join us and help write the next chapter of our commercial success.

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.

The PPG Way 2030

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

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

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