Account Manager, Neogard Division of Hempel

Hempel A/S•Birmingham, AL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Hempel, founded in Denmark in 1915, is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Their products protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure, and other assets, playing an essential role in customers' businesses by minimizing maintenance costs, improving aesthetics, and increasing energy efficiency. Through brands like Hempel, Neogard, Crown Paints, Wattyl, and Farrow & Ball, they provide solutions for the Marine, Energy, Infrastructure, and Decorative industries. The Neogard Account Manager will drive sales and promote Neogard’s high-performance Waterproofing, Roofing, and flooring solutions across the assigned territory. This role involves managing and expanding relationships with key stakeholders including contractors, architects, owners, engineers, and other decision-makers within the commercial, waterproofing, roofing, and flooring industries. The individual will actively support existing accounts, identify new business opportunities, and lead initiatives to position Neogard as the leading choice for liquid-applied waterproofing, roofing, and flooring systems.

Requirements

5 years of successful sales experience in construction materials.
Willing to travel up to 60% of the time to meet job requirements.
Proficient understanding of Polymeric Technology.
Familiar with Neogard products, processes, and sales procedures.
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts effectively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee sales activities in North Florida (including Panhandle), Alabama, and Mississippi.
Use CRM to organize and monitor daily sales activities, follow-ups, and project progress.
Provide technical knowledge, sales ability, field assistance and an overall ability to use independent representatives, distributors and contractors to their maximum capacity to promote and sell Neogard products.
Establish direct contact with owners, architects, engineers, design professionals, and consultants to promote and sell Neogard products.
Cultivate a collaborative relationship with independent representatives, distributors, and contractors as well as field sales personnel.
Provide active support in trade organizations, shows, and committees.
Deliver presentations to prospective clients and support independent representatives in their presentations.
Keep up to date with industry trends and new technologies.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
12 paid holidays
15 vacation days to start
6 personal days
Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately