Key Account Manager, Marine

Key Account Manager – Marine (Texas, USA)

Reports to Sales Manager | Remote role | Corporate offices in Conroe, TX and Dallas, TX

Are you an ambitious professional with a passion for driving business growth and building lasting customer relationships? Do you have the expertise to navigate diverse markets and the ambition to excel within the Hempel Group?

As a Key Account Manager, you'll join a dynamic team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to expanding our market presence and strengthening customer loyalty.

About the role
Hempel, a global leader in coatings and paints, is seeking a Key Account Manager to join our Marine Sales team in Texas. You’ll be responsible for driving revenue growth, developing key accounts, and winning new business in the U.S. marine market.

This is a remote role with responsibility for Texas and surrounding states and may also include other U.S. States as needed to support the business.

What you need to be successful

• 5+ years strategic advisory, consulting, or B2B sales within the marine industry.
• Proven success in closing multimillion-dollar customer deals.
• Strong understanding of marine industry dynamics, regulations, and market opportunities.
• Experience navigating regulatory environments; lobbying/advocacy a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or maritime school background preferred.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Business-minded with the ability to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive solutions.
• CRM proficiency and fluency in English (Spanish a plus).
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Approximately 25% travel, plus occasional additional travel as needed

Why join Hempel?

At Hempel, we’re more than just a coatings company. We’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and helping our customers protect their assets while reducing environmental impact. You’ll be part of a global organization that values collaboration, career growth, and making a real difference.

Ready to apply?
Click the ‘Apply for position’ button to submit your application with a CV and cover letter in English via our recruitment system.

Application due

2025-10-31

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Business Development, Customer Service, Sales

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.