Account Manager

Kbm Hogue; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) plan

Additional benefits available to elig

Job summary

KBM Hogue is seeking an Account Manager to own client relationships from pursuit through closeout, coordinating with Design, Project Management, Marketing and Finance to ensure successful delivery and profitability.

You will qualify and secure business, support RFPs, and maintain ongoing client engagement. A Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in account management are required, with strong communication and empathy. Hybrid work with 3 on-site days and travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of successful account management, sales, or project-based client services experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.
• Professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to client satisfaction.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• High level of empathy for client needs and relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, and Zendesk CRM.
• Availability for evening or weekend work as needed.
• Travel up to 5% to local KBM Hogue offices and client sites; remote or hybrid schedule with 3+ on-site days per week.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage assigned client relationships as primary contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Qualify and secure business within assigned and self-generated accounts.
• Support business development via RFPs, client interviews, and pre-project selling activities.
• Maintain ongoing client engagement, post-installation support, warranty coordination, and day-two requests.
• Develop accurate pricing estimates for products, labor, and services.
• Generate budgets, pricing structures, and proposals per guidelines and leadership input.
• Manage projects to safeguard profitability and mitigate margin erosion.
• Perform quality checks on pricing, specifications, and deliverables prior to submission.
• Manage sales forecasting and maintain Zendesk CRM records for accounts.
• Collaborate with Design, Project Management, Marketing, and Finance to meet requirements and timelines.
• Assist planning, programming, order fulfillment, installation, and closeout with Project Managers.
• Attend pre-install, construction, and project meetings as required.
• Ensure site visits verify field conditions and readiness; keep teams informed of status.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

3–5 years account management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Zendesk

Job description

Description

The Account Manager (AM) is responsible for owning client relationships and supporting the successful delivery of projects from pursuit through closeout. Serving as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, the AM partners closely with internal teams and external partners to manage client expectations, coordinate project execution, and ensure profitable outcomes. This role balances relationship management, commercial responsibility, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting client satisfaction, retention, and account growth.

Requirements

Client Ownership & Sales Execution

• Own and manage assigned client relationships, serving as the primary client contact and advocate throughout the project lifecycle.
• Qualify and secure business within assigned and self-generated accounts.
• Support business development efforts through participation in RFPs, client interviews, presentations, and pre-project selling activities.
• Maintain ongoing client engagement, including post-installation support, warranty coordination, and “day two” requests.
  

Commercial Responsibility & Financial Accuracy

• Develop accurate pricing estimates for products, labor, and services.
• Generate budgets, pricing structures, and proposals in alignment with company guidelines and leadership input as required.
• Actively manage projects to safeguard profitability and mitigate margin erosion.
• Perform quality checks on pricing, specifications, and related deliverables prior to submission or order placement.
• Manage sales forecasting and maintain accurate CRM (Zendesk) records for assigned accounts.
  

Project Coordination & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams—including Design, Project Management, Project Coordination, Marketing, and Finance to ensure project requirements, timelines, and client expectations are met.
• Support planning, programming, order fulfillment, installation, and closeout activities in coordination with Project Managers.
• Attend pre-install, construction, and project meetings as required.
• Ensure site visits are conducted as needed to verify field conditions, measurements, and site readiness.
• Keep internal teams informed of project status, timelines, and required action steps.
  

Client Satisfaction & Account Development

• Ensure a thorough project closeout and product orientation to the satisfaction of the client.
• Support the resolution of service, warranty, or performance issues in coordination with internal teams.
• Maintain relationships and educate clients on new products, dealer services, and potential future needs.
• Identify opportunities to expand relationships within existing accounts by engaging additional stakeholders, departments, or divisions.
• Represent KBM Hogue professionally within the market through client engagement and community involvement.
  

Team Collaboration & Development

• Maintain a mentorship mindset by supporting collaboration and knowledge sharing with peers and junior team members.
• Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and internal planning discussions.
• Attend product, sales, and industry training to maintain professional expertise.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of successful account management, sales, or project-based client services experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and with clients.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to client satisfaction.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• High level of empathy for client needs and relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, and CRM systems (Zendesk).
• Availability for evening or weekend work as business needs require.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Travel up to 5% to local KBM Hogue offices, client sites, and occasional overnight travel as required.
• Work Schedule: 100% remote or hybrid with a minimum of three (3) on-site days per week

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The information included in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work typically performed by employees in this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role. This description reflects the essential functions of the position as currently defined. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or assign duties and responsibilities based on business needs, consistent with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KBM Hogue is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $80,000–$120,000 annually. This range represents the base salary that KBM Hogue reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting and is provided as a good-faith estimate. The posted range does not guarantee a specific salary or an offer at any particular point within the range. Actual base salary will be determined based on job-related factors, which may include the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and work location.

This position may also be eligible for additional compensation under KBM Hogue’s Sales Compensation Plan, which may include commission and/or bonus opportunities based on applicable plan terms.

Benefits

KBM Hogue offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Unlimited paid time off, subject to company policy
• Company-paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability (non-California employees)
• Long-term disability
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Additional benefits available to eligible employees