Coating Advisor – Marine

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Offer technical assistance to sales teams, customers, and stakeholders.

• Conduct physical inspections and condition assessments.

• Supervise product application activities as required.

• Perform technical evaluations of product specifications.

• Deliver technical training sessions and presentations.

• Prepare and present technical briefings for clients and company representatives.

• Generate inspection reports utilizing digital reporting tools.

• Assess sales proposals for technical accuracy and alignment with quality and performance standards.

• Travel to job sites as assigned or when dispatched for projects.

• Collaborate with applicators, distributors, contractors, engineers, and consultants to ensure correct product usage and application.

• Comprehend customer needs and challenges, providing services that enhance coating solutions.

• Work in conjunction with Sales, R&D, Customer Care, and other internal departments.

• Offer technical advisory support on Hempel products and systems.

• Communicate the features and benefits of products and systems.

• Ensure adherence to Product Data Sheets, guiding specifications, technical and industrial standards, procedures, and optimal painting/application practices.

• Collect and document data while preparing work progress reports, including testing, analysis, and interpretations.

• Provide on-site training for coatings applicators and Hempel Sales teams.

• Inform customers about the performance of coating solutions and the value of Technical Services.

• Create and distribute company and customer reports promptly.

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and technical tools responsibly, maintaining equipment calibration and condition.

• Monitor and manage project paint inventory, updating Sales teams to prevent shortages.

• Conduct surveys, troubleshoot issues, and devise resolutions as part of Technical Services strategic activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or Bachelor’s degree.

• At least 5+ years of experience in the Coating Industry.

• Experience in marine coatings.

• Proficiency in English for business purposes (both oral and written).

• Basic level knowledge of MS Office.

• General computer skills.

• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 80%, both domestic and international) with flexible schedules.

• Spanish language skills are a plus.

• NACE certification is advantageous.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Direct applicants only; agency submissions will not be accepted.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options that start on your first day of employment.

• Flexible HSA and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care costs.

• 12 paid holidays.

• 15 vacation days to begin with.

• 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 coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.

• 4 weeks of paid paternity leave.

• Opportunities for professional development within a growing global company.