Account Manager, Neogard by Hempel

Do you dream of working in a Fast-Paced Environment Where Your Initiative Drives Success?

As the Account Manager for Neogard, you’ll be in charge of growing Neogard’ s line of high-performing construction coatings throughout the San Diego, California and Arizona business area by providing coating solutions to leading architects, engineers and consultants.

Do You Also Believe People Are a Company’s Greatest Asset?

Join our dynamic sales team and play a key role in growing our B2B coatings business. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will:

• Use your knowledge of liquid coating applications and become an expert in Neogard products to help customers achieve top performance.
• Manage sales across a designated territory, working across multiple channels and market segments.
• Proactively pursue new leads, visit existing and prospective customers, and recommend solutions tailored to their needs.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers—including owners, buyers, contractors, and engineers—to drive repeat business.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms within your authority to close deals and meet revenue targets.
• Collaborate with R&D to understand product chemistry and with Marketing to leverage tools like websites, trade shows, and brochures to support your sales efforts.
• Prepare accurate price quotes and coordinate order processing with our Customer Care team.
• Keep CRM systems up to date and submit timely sales and expense reports.

What Are We Looking For?

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• At least 3 years of experience in paint or coatings application, with a focus on waterproofing, flooring, or roofing—preferably in a B2B sales environment.
• An established book of business in the coatings industry (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Candidates must be based in either San Diego, California or Phoenix, Arizona to be considered for this role.
• Travel: Candidates based in Phoenix should expect to travel to San Diego every other week.

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?

• At Hempel, success isn’t just about meeting targets – it’s about collaborating, innovating, and making a real impact.
• You’ll be part of a dynamic and diverse team where your input and initiative are not only welcomed but expected from day one.
• In return, you’ll have great opportunities for professional growth in a company that values responsibility, inclusion, and sustainability.

Does it sound like a match to you?

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Application due

2025-07-31

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Business Development, Customer Service, Sales, Strategy / Planning

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.