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Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States; New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Source: HexArmor careers · View original posting
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to deliver innovative and effective PPE solutions to keep their workers safe.
SUMMARY
The Regional Category Specialist is a product and category expert responsible for driving growth, adoption, and execution of HexArmor’s product portfolio within an assigned region. This role partners closely with Regional Sales Managers, Director of Sales, Marketing, Category and Product Management, and key distribution partners to expand category presence, support new product introductions, and influence end-user and distributor adoption through training, trials, and strategic category insights.
The ideal candidate combines deep PPE product knowledge, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to influence without direct authority across sales teams, distributor partners, and end users.
LOCATION
Primarily working out of Grand Rapids, MI or remote location with expected travel into the region (East, Gulf, and Midwest).
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Category & Product Leadership
Serve as the regional subject matter expert for Above The Neck (ATN) products (e.g., head protection, eye/face protection, hearing protection).
Support category growth strategies aligned with HexArmor’s regional, national, and global product roadmap.
Act as the voice of the customer and region by collecting competitive insights, usage trends, and unmet needs.
Partner with Product Management and Category Management to support new product launches, pilots, and post-launch adoption.
Sales Enablement & Field Support
Work alongside the Regional Sales Managers to drive category penetration and mindshare.
Support key customer calls, plant walk-throughs, PPE assessments, and on-site product trials.
Assist in converting competitive business through product demonstrations, technical comparisons, and value-based selling.
Provide pre- and post-sale technical and application support.
Training & Education
Conduct in-person and virtual product training for sales teams, distributors, and end users.
Develop feedback and recommendations to improve training tools, product literature, and sales messaging.
Ensure consistent product positioning and value proposition across the region.
Data, Reporting & Collaboration
Track regional category performance, trial activity, and conversion results.
Share insights with Sales Leadership, Product Management, and Marketing.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between market needs and internal priorities.
Compensation
At HexArmor, we believe diversity in people and ideas makes us stronger. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee workforce honoring people’s experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. As one HexArmor community, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and impartial.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
** Employment offers are contingent upon an E-Verify check and the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check **
HexArmor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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