Vacancies Key Account Manager Protective Coatings (Fourchon, La to Galveston tx)
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Date: March 4 2026
Location: Houston TX 77091
Company: AkzoNobel
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is to secure sales in the Offshore Maintenance and Repair (M&R) market. This will include working directly with Oil & Gas Owners EPCs Onshore Yards and Offshore Coating Contractors.
Job Responsibilities
- Secure coating specifications with targeted Oil & Gas (O&G) asset owners and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms through direct sales and coordination with the International Paint team.
- Conduct regular sales calls with onshore paint yards and offshore paint contractors to convert specifications into sales.
- Coordinate product testing programs with O&G companies for offshore Maintenance & Repair (M&R) coating applications.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers including senior-level contacts.
- Communicate regularly with Sales Management and internal teams to align sales strategies and maximize market opportunities.
- Ensure timely and accurate handling of customer orders pricing and service-related issues.
- Provide customers with technical guidance and updates on coating technologies and solutions.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with product development marketing manufacturing and inventory teams to support customer needs.
- Represent the company at industry seminars trade shows and customer events to promote products and technologies.
- Maintain a strong safety culture and professional presence while supporting customer activities both onshore and offshore.
Level of Autonomy
Functional and operational according to guidelines
Job Requirements
- 35 years of experience in the coatings industry preferably with Oil & Gas exposure.
- Sales experience with ability to build relationships and secure specifications.
- Knowledge of offshore coating programs and coating application systems.
- Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage all levels of customers and internal teams.
- Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and travel to customer sites including offshore environments while complying with safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Total Compensation
- The salary range for these skills is: $95000 to $110000 a 35% Annual Bonus
- 401K retirement savings with a 6% company match
- Medical insurance with HSA
- Dental Vision Life AD&D benefits
- Generous vacation sick and holiday pay
- Short & Long-term disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Career growth opportunities
- Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
- Employee referral plan
- Employee appreciation days
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
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REQ ID# 52377
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sik ... View more