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Key Account Manager (Sales), Energy & Infrastructure

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Computer Literacy
  • Relationship Management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Social Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree or Postgraduate degree from a reputed institution.
  • 5-8 years of B2B sales experience (value selling / solution selling); paints and coatings industry experience is an added advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, negotiation and communication skills with fluent English (read/write/speak).
  • Proficiency in business practices including profit and loss analysis, tender processes, sales contracts, and strong computer skills.

Requirements:

  • Develop new accounts by identifying potential customers, building positive relationships, generating leads, and closing deals; act as the point of contact to address customers' needs.
  • Generate revenue by meeting sales targets, monitoring metrics, and providing data for annual/quarterly/monthly forecasts.
  • Collaborate with the Segment Sales Head to develop sales strategies and improve market share across all product lines; conduct regular meetings on sales, collections, stocks, and business development in the assigned region.
  • Maintain reporting and assist in tender processes, pricing, and contract negotiations to ensure alignment with company objectives and profitability.

Job description

  • Do you want to build a career with responsible impact?

  • Do you have the drive to build strong client relationships and grow strategic accounts in the energy sector?

  • Then you could be our new Key Account Manager for our Energy & Infrastructure Segment

Are You Looking to Build a Career That Contributes to a Brighter Future?

  • Develop New accounts business by:

    • Identifying new potential customers.

    • Developing positive relationships with clients.

    • Generating Leads with them.

    • Closing Deals.

  • Act as the point of contact and handle customers’ individual needs

  • Generate new business using existing and potential customer networks

  • Resolve conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner

  • Report on the status of accounts and transactions

  • Set and track sales account targets, aligned with company objectives

  • Monitor sales metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)

  • Suggest actions to improve sales performance and identify opportunities for growth

  • Meets budget in terms of Revenue /Profitability/ Overdue

  • Provides data for forecasts annual/quarterly/monthly Sales

  • Develops specific plans to ensure revenue growth in chosen segments

  • Able to use CRM

  • Collaborates with Segment Sales head to develop sales

  • Strategies to improve market share in all product lines

  • Regular meeting on sales/collections/stocks/ business development in allotted region of work

What Are We Looking For?

Education:

University Bachelor's Degree or Post Graduation from a reputed institution

Experience:

Min. 5-8 years in B2B Sales (Value Selling / Solution Selling); paints and coating industry experience will be an added advantage

Job-Relates Skills:

Good interpersonal and presentation skills

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Fluent English Language Proficiency (Read/ Write/Speak)

Excellent Computer Skills

Other Requirements:

Understand and experience in depth of business practice including profit & loss analysis, country related business regulation, tender, sales contract, etc

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 This Sound Like a Match?

Click the ‘Apply for position’ button and submit your CV and application letter in English via our recruitment system.

Application due

2026-06-14

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

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.

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