Key Account Manager - Marine

Provide coating solutions to key customers within the Marine Industry

• We are looking for a confident, highly motivated self-starter to join our fantastic Marine team in the UK. We’re looking for an experienced individual who possesses a strong drive to build strong client relationships and grow strategic accounts.

As part of this role you will

• Actively be involved in managing day to day business with existing customers, while growing our market share within these accounts.
• Be expected to cultivate growth business within target accounts . 
• Respond proactively to complex enquiries offering market leading solutions to our customer’s needs.

Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to:

• Developing long-term sales plans for key customers, monitoring and adapting sales activities so that these objectives are met
• Establishing regular sales plans. Prioritizing and scheduling own activities according to Hempel’s guidelines so targets are met
• Positioning Hempel in the deserved market position by making a difference for our customers
• Working as part of a global sales team built around our customers
• Following all guidelines and Group procedures regarding Health & Safety and Environment

We’re looking for a proven communicator

Our ideal candidate will need to be highly organised and able to plan effectively and efficiently. Self-motivation and organisation are a necessity.   You will need to be customer focused and understand customer needs and how Hempel can fulfil them as well as possessing  strong negotiation skills.  You will already have a proven track record of achieving challenging targets and developing profitable sales in a field-based role.  The role will entail working with many colleagues around the world and across various disciplines. 

Required education, experience and job-related skills

• Technical studies or University degree in a related field would be valuable
• At least 2 years of experience in similar tasks
• Knowledge of the paint sector preferable
• Quality oriented with proven experience of working to quality standards
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English
• Computer skills (MS Programs)
• Mandatory required training according to Group Training Policy

More about Hempel
At Hempel, you’re welcomed into 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.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, a commercial foundation dedicated to making a difference, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of philanthropic activities every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Sounds like a match?

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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.