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Houston, TX 77082

Posted: 03/19/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Function: Sales - Technical Job Number: 24095 Pay: $70,000-$90,000 Remote / Hybrid Jobs: Hybrid

Job Description

A leading manufacturing company specializing in steam and hot water systems is seeking an Account Manager to drive sales growth and provide technical support for industrial clients. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated sales professional with strong communication skills and experience managing end-user accounts in refining, petrochemical, and pulp and paper industries. Working closely with the Industrial Sales Manager, the new team member will expand market presence by developing new business opportunities and strengthening key client relationships while ensuring product knowledge, responsiveness, and consistent achievement of sales goals.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

$70,000-90,000 + Commission
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K - company match

Location: Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

Service existing accounts as well as develop new business.
Develop strong working relationships with customers to assure long term, repeat business.
Develop and write detailed technical proposals.
Provide on/off-site training for clients regarding benefits and technical aspects of products and services offered.
Become competent in and apply technology specific to in-house manufactured products and those of the principals represented by the company with the driven initiative of driving growth in markets not currently served.
Ensure timely responses to any sales inquiry from customers.
Conduct field walks with service personnel to gather required information to adequately specify and size products, assist in the development of the scope of work and client proposal.
Interface with and support client representatives/engineers, Inside Sales, Sales/Service personnel regarding product and service applications.
Coordinate with and provide detailed product pricing to Planner/Scheduler/Estimator staff on turnkey and service opportunities.
Assist in developing job packages and communicating necessary project related information with Field Service.
Become a Product Champion for select products and services that will be featured by the company on a rotating basis.
Assist in the data collection requirements of equipment selection and the promotion of the company’s service, repair and maintenance capabilities via value proposition development.

Requirements:

College degree or equivalent experience
Engineering training helpful, but not required
Direct sales experience with end-user refining, petrochemical and Pulp/Paper accounts across the Gulf Coast.
Work within the Industrial sales team to develop business opportunities at industrial plants, such as Shell, ExxonMobil, International Paper, Georgia Pacific, and Packaging Corporation of America
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
25%+ travel possible in the Louisiana to Florida Panhandle Gulf Coast territory
Candidate should be located in the Gulf Coast region, no relocation assistance
Must have authorization to work in the US (no sponsorship), have a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a background check and drug test (no exceptions)

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Robert Fragoso
Senior Search Director - Murray Technical

Specializing in matching talent with exciting opportunities in Engineering, Technical Sales, Manufacturing, Operations, Project Management Supply Chain, and IT.