- FULFILLING YOUR DESIRE PPG employees discussing learning and development at PPG headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania CAREER PROFILE Sam Walker Commercial Controller - National Accounts & Stockists, PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd I started my career in Commercial working for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, i in 1990 I was offered an opportunity in Sales Management for a Construction Fixings Manufacturer and remained in that Industry for 15 years. Following that I worked for a Sports & Leisurewear Distributor as Sales & Marketing Manager before joining PPG Architectural Coatings UK in March 2007 as Regional Sales Manager managing a team of Territory Managers selling the Johnstone's & Leyland brands to Stockists. I was promoted to Commercial Manager in January 2011, National Sales Manager in June 2012 and into my current role Commercial Controller - National Accounts & Stockists in June 2013. Having worked in Commercial for over 30 years within different Industries, the training and experience I have gained has given me the opportunity to utilise the transferable skills I have from working in other sectors. My current role entails managing a Team of National Account Managers and Key Account Managers who are responsible for selling Leyland and Johnstone's trade & retail products, including private label to National Retailers, Trade Merchants & Stockists within the UK. PPG are a great company to work for, the people and the brands are first class. They believe in training and developing their employees; I have attended numerous Leadership Development programs including a 5-Day Mini MBA, which was held in Barcelona. There is also the opportunity for career progression within other SBU's across EMEA and the US. 21108-303504 ArchitectCoatings DPS.indd 190 ppg careers advert dps amended.indd 1 20/02/2015 12:28