Key Account Manager

Join our ambitious and growing global company, where we take pride in our achievements together!

Hempel is currently the market leader for marine hull coatings solutions, driving sustainability in the shipping industry. You can help us achieve that goal by growing our market share, building links, and assisting our customers, so they can improve their fleet and business operations while minimizing their environmental footprint.

You will become a trusted adviser on our products and services to your assigned customer portfolio reporting directly to our Senior Sales Manager Marine in Greece.

Make a difference!

In this role, you will actively be involved in customer research, pursuit of sales leads, and visits to existing and prospective clients are key. Responsibilities include addressing complex inquiries, negotiating deals, and finalizing orders to meet revenue targets. Additionally, internal collaboration with other key functions offers the opportunity to improve expertise and apply all available tools at Hempel for delivering customized solutions to customers.

We’re looking for a great communicator

Being highly organized and able to plan optimally whilst having self-motivation and organization are a necessity. Customers are at the heart of what we do and understanding customer needs and how Hempel can fulfil them factoring in all stakeholders of the marine ecosystem by having a talent for people and personal relationships are key to this role.

You will be able to demonstrate where you have achieved targets whilst developing profitable sales in a field-based role. The position entail working with colleagues worldwide and across various multifunctional teams.

You can build and cultivate long-term relationships with our key customers and accounts. Your role will involve creating sales strategies that span various timeframes—whether it’s annual, quarterly, monthly, or weekly—and you’ll have the autonomy to prioritize and schedule your customer visits to make sure we hit our targets. It’s all about making those personal connections and being the trusted partner they can rely on

What does it take to join our Hempel family?

• University degree or equivalent experience (business or technical) is valuable.
• Experience within sales and/or business development ideally in the marine segment
• Knowledge within the Marine industry would be an advantage
• Knowledge of digital tools such as Power BI, CRM, Microsoft Office Package.
• Proficiency in English and Greek as well.
• Valid driving license is required.

Join a company and department that will invest in you.

You’ll be part of an ambitious workplace where all voices are heard and all people respected, meaning that you can strengthen a career with responsible impact.

We focus on what matters the most. As we’re owned by a charitable foundation, it sets us free to perform, act and do better. It inspires and motivates to be successful and giving to a greater purpose.

Application and further information

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply for position’ at the top-right corner.

Join Hempel

At Hempel, you’re welcomed into a global community of 7,500 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 company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

We are committed to ensuring everyone feels 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.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to many charitable initiatives every year. It means that when you work at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contribute to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career (USE THIS LINK IN WD: Our people - Hempel)

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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.