Key Account Manager - Oil & Gas (Midstream)

-; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 74,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Key Account Manager to drive growth in the Midstream Oil & Gas market. This dynamic role involves developing strategic business plans and managing key account relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and profitability. You will collaborate closely with front-end sales and service teams, utilizing your expertise to create value for clients while navigating the competitive landscape. If you thrive in a high-energy environment and are eager to contribute to innovative solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in account sales and business development.
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and market trends.
• Leadership experience in sales and operational projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage account strategy focusing on growth and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate sales activities and resolve customer issues.
• Establish and develop account relationships based on strategy.

Skills

Account Sales

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business or Technical Discipline

Tools

SalesForce (SFDC)

Job description

Key Account Manager - Oil & Gas (Midstream)

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This position reports to

Manager, Industry & Account Management

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will Develop, implement and manage the account strategy with a focus on growth, profitability and customer satisfaction in the Mid-Stream O&G Market for end users such as XTO, P66/DCP, Kinder Morgan, TC Energy, Willams, Enbridge and Enbridge. Coordinate the sales activities and manage resolution of specific customer problems. Reporting to the Head of Industry and Account Management, you will work directly with front-end sales, service and ABB's channel partners on bidding strategy, product positioning and overall pursuit of business growth opportunities. You will join a high-performance account management team with the collective passion and high energy to deliver the division growth plan according to market needs, division strategy and targets. The work model for the role is remote. #LI-Remote This role is contributing to the Process Automation Measurement & Analytics division in Houston, TX. You will be mainly accountable for: • Develop both short- and long-term strategic growth and business plans in close collaboration with Front End Sales (FES) and service that drive and support long-term profitable growth, tracking and reporting performance metrics within the SalesForce (SFDC) tool. Key accounts specifically in the mid-stream O&G market. • Defines and proposes sales targets and growth margins for the account and ensures their achievement with a structured follow up process. • Leads the development and implementation of the account plan to include designing the executive relationship strategy and coverage plans, prioritizing the opportunities, identifying a target for each solution element. Proposes recovery plans in case of potential order shortfalls. • Establishes and develops account relationships based on a defined strategy. Acts as focal point for problem resolution and monitors customer claims. Plans, facilitates and conducts customer negotiations. • Develops, maintains and shares detailed knowledge of the customers' business strategy, purchasing behavior, organization, decision makers customer business drivers, economic trends, and competition. • Sells products/solutions/services to customers, focusing on volume, mix and profitability targets for assigned Business Unit. Monitors competitors' activity with each account and ensures that appropriate response strategies are formulated and implemented. • Creates added value for the customer and ABB by ensuring a coordinated sales approach (e.g. frame agreements). Communicates details in accordance with ABB supply, offering and strategy. • Coordinates the use of internal or external resources (e.g. technical, advertising, and marketing) to provide value added services to accounts.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelors of Science degree in a technical and or business discipline; preferably business related
• 5+ years of relative experience in account sales and/or business development
• Product knowledge with process and analytical and instrumentation equipment is a significant plus.
• Leadership experience in sales, engineering and operational projects would be a plus
• Experience in strategic account and sales planning.
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and market trends.
• Strong, well-developed verbal communication, influencing, coaching and leadership skills.
• Up to 35% domestic travel required

More about us

The Measurement & Analytics Division is among the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, working at the heart of industrial digital transformation. The Measurement & Analytics Division's portfolio consists of analyzers measuring compositions of gases and liquids; instrumentation measuring process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level; force measurement solutions measuring parameters such as flatness, thickness, and tension; and advanced digital solutions for device management, device health check and predictive maintenance. The Measurement & Analytics Division serves key industries such as oil and gas, chemical, water and wastewater, power, hydrogen, batteries, as well as the marine industry. The Division enables the optimization of industrial processes by providing and analyzing data collected from sensing and smart measurement devices. Parameters such as emission levels and production inputs are measured by providing 'before' and 'after' values, enabling efficient operations and environmental sustainability through measurement. #LI-Onsite We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. #LI-Hybrid Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_ screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_ formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $74,900 and $139,100 annually and is bonus eligible. myBenefitsABB.com