Architectural Specification & Design Consultant

Job Title: Neogard Architectural Specialist

Location : Must reside in California Washington or Oregon

Schedule : Remote

Travel : 50-60%

Reports To: Architectural Specification Manager

Hempel founded in Denmark in 1915 is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe our products protect and beautify buildingsinfrastructureand other assets and play an essential role in our customers businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency. Throughour brands HempelNeogard Crown PaintsWattyland Farrow & Ball weprovide solutions forthe Marine Energy Infrastructure and Decorative industries.

Job Summary: Neogard is seeking a professional responsible for increasing awareness and use of its products and assistance within the architect and specifier community. This role will serve as the technical sales expert for roofing flooring and waterproofing influencers who do not directly purchase products. The individual will collaborate closely with Neogard Segment Managers Account Managers and the National Architectural Specialists Manager to identify and engage key strategic end users.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maximize long-term specification acceptance in assigned territory through effective development of relationships with key architects and specifiers.
• Prepare/update specifications for projects in the A/E/C Industry when requested.
• Participates in writing new master specifications for the firms library as needed.
• Coordinate specific master specification divisions knowledge base as part of team.
• Identify and continually develop and manage a qualified pipeline of large strategic opportunities and establish focused plans to follow the project through the pipeline and hand off to

the sales team for closure.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High-performance coatings knowledge preferred
• BS in Construction Management or Engineering (Industrial Mechanical or Civil) prior experience as an A/E representative with coatings experience or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years direct experience working within architectural market channels and have existing relationships with architects and specifiers.
• Sales and relationship building experience
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• An organized independent and proactive approach
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Access Excel Power Point and CRM.
• Overnight travel (50-60%)

Preferred Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of Flooring Waterproofing and Roof coatings a plus
• Solid understanding of the technical side of commercial roofing codes approvals (FM RoofNav UL SPRI ARMA IIBEC ICRI & Miami-Dade).
• Knowledge of competitive bidding and specification building and Member of CSI (Construction Specifiers Institute)

What is in it for you

• Medical dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment

• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses

• 12 paid holidays

• 15 vacation days to start

• 6 personal days

• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement

• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one

• Basic life insurance short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected

• Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave supporting you during lifes most important moments.

• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Direct applicants only; agency submissions will not be considered.

Application due

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

Business Development Consulting Sales

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel youre welcomed to a global community of 7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust mutual respect and support for each other.

Were on a mission to double our impact. To succeed we need bright minds and team is why from day one your input ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but returnyou 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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