Account Manager

Process Distribution Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable bonus plan

Job summary

Process Distribution Group is seeking an Account Manager in Irvine, California. The successful candidate will drive revenue for control valve and filtration suppliers by managing customer accounts effectively. Responsibilities include negotiation, relationship-building, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

An engineering or business degree is preferred, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 – $110,000 and eligibility for a variable bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Engineering or business degree desired, extensive sales experience in industrial process control sector acceptable.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, to foster interaction within all levels.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and Office 365 programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive topline revenue for key control valve and filtration suppliers.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for customer account management.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements.
• Develop new business with existing clients.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Technical presentation skills

Knowledge in customer bill of materials

Education

Engineering or business degree

Tools

Office 365 programs

Job description

Job Overview

The Account Manager (AM) must possess a high degree of knowledge of the refining industry, including control valve and process filtration application requirements such as valve selection, filter and filter housing sizing, specification, and selection criteria. An understanding of industrial fluid system and fluid conditioning applications related to the refinery sector such as alkylation, isomerization, catalytic cracking, hydrotreating, sweetening, treating and blending is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive topline revenue for key control valve and filtration suppliers in target accounts.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑lasting client relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits.
• Develop "trusted advisor" relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors.
• Work closely with Valin Customer Service teams to ensure delivery of a world class customer experience with a focus on increasing customer retention rate and providing an outstanding customer experience.
• Forecast, track and clearly communicate the progress of leads and opportunities, and quarterly and annual sales objectives to internal stakeholders via the Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Platform.
• Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement to meet sales and mission‑related goals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify and grow opportunities within assigned accounts.
• Work closely with strategic vendors to ensure that both Valin, vendor and customer needs are satisfied.
• Assist clients in the selection, sizing, and specification of filtration, process control, instrumentation and other Valin product groups.
• Provide technical presentations to clients related to Valin’s product lines and services.
• Exhibit the strategic and tactical ability to close sales at a high success rate.
• Effective management of a sizeable number of accounts and contacts located within the assigned region along with remote account management responsibilities as defined.

Qualifications

• Engineering or business degree desired, but extensive sales experience in the industrial process control sector is also acceptable.
• Excellent organizational skills, efficient and detail‑oriented.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, to foster interaction within all levels of the organization, prospects, and customers.
• Has an exhibited depth of knowledge in customer bill of materials, engineering reports and drawings.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and Office 365 programs.
• Capable of pursuing multiple clients and opportunities with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to meet Valin’s vehicle/safety policy; commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred but not required.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Travel with company vehicle for point of use fulfillment.
• Lifting: May have to inspect components; may need to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Travel requirement: 25% overnight travel, 50% travel between customer facilities.
• Must be able to secure and maintain refinery facility access through successful completion of Department of Transportation drug & alcohol testing and related background check.

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position is $80,000 – $110,000 annually, depending on experience. The position is also variable bonus plan eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled