Key Account Manager - Protective Coatings (Fourchon, La to Galveston tx)

Date: March 4, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, 77091

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s 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. We’re 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. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s 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

• 3–5 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: $95,000 to $110,000 + 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 applicable. In 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.