Architectural Specification & Design Consultant

Hempel A/S; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible HSA and FSA options

12 paid holidays

15 vacation days to start

6 personal days

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Job summary

Neogard Architectural Specialist at Hempel is responsible for increasing awareness and use of Neogard products within the architect and specifier community. The role serves as the technical sales expert for roofing, flooring, and waterproofing influencers who do not directly purchase products, collaborating with Segment Managers and the National Architectural Specialists Manager to engage key end users.

The position requires building relationships with architects, preparing specifications, and

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical/Civil); coatings experience or equivalent.
• At least 3 years direct experience in architectural market channels with architects and specifiers.
• Sales and relationship building experience.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Organized, independent, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Maximize long-term specification acceptance by building relationships with architects and specifiers.
• Prepare/update project specifications in the A/E/C industry on request.
• Write new master specifications for the firm's library as needed.
• Coordinate master specification divisions knowledge base with the team.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of large opportunities; hand off to sales for closure.

Skills

Sales and relationship building

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Proactive / self-starter

Education

BS in Construction Management or Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Civil)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Neogard Architectural Specialist

Location: Preferred locations LA, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland or Boise

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 buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers' businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs, improve aesthetics, and increase energy efficiency. Through our brands Hempel, Neogard, Crown Paints, Wattyl and Farrow & Ball, we provide solutions for the 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 firm's 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 life’s most important moments.
• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately
• Base salary range $115-135k plus quarterly SIS bonus and car allowance

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

2026-11-15

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

Business Development, Consulting, Sales

Industry

Chemicals

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