Hydro Vac Growth & Partnerships Manager

RiseMe; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company seeks a Hydro Vac Sales & Business Development Manager to drive new business and expand existing customer relationships. You will partner with Hydro Operations to align commitments with crew capacity, equipment, safety, pricing, and delivery expectations.

You will identify prospects, visit sites, prepare proposals, negotiate terms, obtain orders, and maintain the pipeline. Travel to customer offices and project sites is expected, with strong industry knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in business development, outside sales, account management, or estimating in hydro excavation or related industries.
• Ability to prospect, develop relationships, propose services, negotiate terms, and close sales.
• Knowledge of hydro excavation services and field operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Actively prospect for new hydro excavation, vacuum truck, utility and civil construction business.
• Conduct sales activities at customer sites, project sites, and industry events.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and service recommendations; close deals within authority.
• Maintain sales pipeline, account histories, and forecasting data.
• Coordinate with Hydro Operations on scope, scheduling, and feasibility before commitments.
• Develop territory plans to grow revenue, profitability, and customer base.
• Participate in trade associations and customer-facing events to strengthen market presence.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction throughout service delivery.

Skills

Prospecting

Relationship building

Proposal preparation

Negotiation

Sales forecasting

CRM software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Engineering

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

CRM platforms

Estimating systems

Digital takeoff

Operational reporting platforms

Job description

Chain Electric Company seeks a Hydro Vac Sales & Business Development Manager to drive new business and expand existing customer relationships. You will partner with Hydro Operations to align commitments with crew capacity, equipment, safety, pricing, and delivery expectations.

You will identify prospects, visit sites, prepare proposals, negotiate terms, obtain orders, and maintain the pipeline. Travel to customer offices and project sites is expected, with strong industry knowledge and