Description

The Account/Key Account Manager role is based on the Gulf Coast, reports to the Sales Manager and operates in a remote/hybrid schedule. The position provides sales support for existing customers in the industrial coatings market while also developing new accounts by building relationships with owners, buyers, finishing supervisors and engineers.

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new accounts.
• Prospect new accounts and engage key decision‑makers.
• Prepare price quotes and monthly sales activity reports.
• Attend trade shows and coordinate activities with Marketing.
• Create marketing tools and promotional items for sales calls.
• Collaborate with R&D, Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing teams.
• Utilize CRM to track account activity and manage expenses.
• Recommend appropriate coating products for specific applications.
• Manage inventory, lead analysis, and customer complaint processes.

Requirements

Success in this role requires a solid understanding of liquid coating applications, the ability to collaborate with R&D on product chemistry, and the skill to recommend coating properties and performance improvements tailored to customer needs.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least four years of experience with paint or coating applications. Required competencies include strong presentation, selling, negotiation and relationship‑building skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, and excellent written and oral communication.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and only direct applications will be considered. The position is classified as Mid‑Senior level, with business development, consulting and sales functions in the chemicals industry. Application deadline is 2026‑02‑28.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 4 years experience in paint or coating applications.
• Strong presentation, selling, negotiation and relationship‑building abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to travel overnight 33‑50% of the time.

Benefits

Hempel fosters a supportive environment built on shared trust, mutual respect and inclusion, encouraging employees to contribute ideas from day one. The company offers development opportunities within a global network of over 7,000 colleagues and aims to double its impact through sustainable coating solutions.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance starting day one.
• Flexible HSA/FSA options.
• 12 paid holidays, 15 vacation days, 6 personal days.
• Paid jury duty and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with immediate match and full vesting.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 16 weeks paid maternity leave or 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Flexible work policy supporting work‑life balance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance