Contractor Sales Account Manager, Water Infrastructure

Hire Horizons; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped sales commissions

Annual profit-sharing bonus

Monthly vehicle allowance

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A well-established distributor of water infrastructure supplies seeks a highly motivated sales professional in Portland to manage and grow relationships with excavation contractors. This role involves supporting contractor-focused municipal projects and requires strong mechanical aptitude along with 5+ years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will enjoy a compensation package with a competitive base salary, uncapped commissions, and comprehensive benefits, while working in a relationship-driven sales environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales, estimating, or project management related to water infrastructure.
• Ability to build long-term customer relationships and drive repeat business.
• Strong knowledge of waterworks products such as PVC, HDPE, and irrigation systems.
• Willingness to travel within the territory; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an established territory for excavation contractors.
• Collaborate with internal teams for successful project execution.
• Expand relationships with existing contractor accounts.
• Travel within the territory as needed to meet clients and drive sales growth.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales strategy

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings (civil/mechanical)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Construction Management, Environmental Services or related field

Construction Management

Tools

Civil and mechanical drawings interpretation

Bid package preparation

Job description

We’re seeking a highly motivated, relationship-driven sales professional to manage and grow an established, contractor-focused territory in the Portland metro area.

This is an outside sales and account management role supporting excavation contractors and underground utility contractors working on municipal water, sewer, storm drain, and site development projects. You’ll inherit a book of approximately 35–45 existing contractor accounts, with the opportunity to deepen relationships, expand share of wallet, and grow the territory over time.

This role rewards individuals who value long-term relationship development and take a strategic, patient approach to sales. Success is built through consistent field presence, trust-building, and close collaboration with internal estimating and project teams.

Compensation includes a first-year total compensation guarantee, competitive base salary, uncapped sales commissions, annual profit-sharing bonus, monthly vehicle allowance, fuel card, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) with company match.

Our client is a well-established and growing distributor of water infrastructure, sewer, storm drain, and water utility contractor supplies, including piping, valves, water meters, pumps, manholes, fire hydrants, and irrigation solutions. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values quality, integrity, and superior customer service, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Construction Management, Environmental Services, or related field is preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of experience in sales, estimating, or project management related to water infrastructure, underground utilities, or municipal construction projects.
• Proven ability to build long-term customer relationships and drive repeat business.
• Ability to read and interpret civil and mechanical drawings, construction plans, and site schematics.
• Experience with material take-offs and bid package preparation preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with waterworks products such as PVC, HDPE, ductile iron, steel, precast concrete, pumps, hydrants, valves, fittings, couplings, irrigation systems, and water meters.
• Competitive drive with a consistent track record of performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel within the territory as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Relocation assistance to Portland metro area is available. Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.