Key Account Manager - Sales

We Build Power; Arkansas; Remoto; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical

Dental

Life

401k

Vacation Pay

Annual Incentive Bonus eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Central Moloney is seeking a Key Account Manager to grow its transformer business with data center owners, renewable developers, BESS integrators, and C&I accounts across the United States. The role blends new customer acquisition with strategic account management and early project engagement.

The successful candidate will report to the SVP Sales USA, collaborate with Inside Sales, Engineering, and Finance, and drive profitable growth through technically sound offers and reliable delivery

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in technical sales, business development, or strategic account management.
• Experience in datacenters or renewable energy markets strongly preferred.
• Experience in distribution transformers or electrical distribution equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, EPC structures, and developer-driven sales models.
• Demonstrated ability to build new markets, influence specifications and secure preferred vendor positioning.
• Financial acumen (pricing, margin management, commercial risk).
• Executive-level communication capability.
• High organizational discipline and structured account planning.
• Ownership mindset.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex accounts.
• Ability to operate independently and influence without direct authority.

Mansioni

• Develop and grow CMI’s transformer business with data center customers, renewables, BESS, and C&I accounts across the United States.
• Lead account plans with relationship maps, opportunities, and growth objectives.
• Manage commercial negotiations, pricing recommendations, and discount approvals.
• Coordinate with Finance on payment terms, warranties, and delivery obligations.
• Maintain accurate pipeline in CRM and represent CMI at customer meetings and industry events.

Conoscenze

Executive-level communication

Ownership mindset

Independent work

Strategic account management

Financial acumen

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Key Account Manager – Datacenters, Renewables, BESS and C&I

Department: Sales

Work Location: Remote – United States Only: This position is remote but is available only to individuals who reside in the United States . Travel will be required

Reports To: SVP Sales USA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: Not applicable

About CMI: Central Moloney has been a trailblazer in manufacturing distribution transformers and transformer components since 1949. Our ISO 9001-certified legacy is built on delivering top-notch products, on-time reliability, and pushing the boundaries of excellence. Join us in powering a future resonating with Central Moloney's strength.

About the Role: The Key Account Manager develops and grows CMI’s transformer business with data center customers, renewable energy developers, battery energy storage system (BESS) companies, and commercial and industrial (C&I) accounts across the United States. The role combines new customer acquisition with strategic account management, early project engagement, and preferred supplier development.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Sales, U.S., the KAM owns assigned accounts and project pursuits from opportunity identification through commercial award. The KAM works with Inside Sales, the Proposal Engineer, Engineering, Operations, Finance, regional sales managers, and sales representatives to win profitable business with technically sound offers and achievable delivery commitments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a prioritized growth plan for the three markets. Identify target accounts, accessible demand, decision-makers, project timing, competition, and gaps in CMI’s product or supplier qualifications.
• Build relationships with data center owners and operators, developers, independent power producers, BESS integrators, EPCs, consulting engineers, industrial owners, OEMs, and relevant sales or channel partners.
• For data centers, pursue supplier qualification, approved vendor status, and engagement with corporate procurement, engineering, and project teams. Identify transformer packages within CMI’s capabilities and coordinate technical approvals.
• For renewables and BESS, identify solar, wind, and storage projects early; map the developer, integrator, EPC, and purchasing responsibilities and position suitable transformer solutions before the bid is finalized.
• For C&I, develop opportunities in industrial facilities, commercial developments, electrification, and infrastructure projects through owners, engineering firms, electrical contractors, and equipment partners.
• Create account plans with relationship maps, project opportunities, next actions, and growth objectives. Develop preferred supplier and framework agreements where commercially justified.
• Lead commercial negotiations and close orders within delegated authority. Develop pricing recommendations, evaluate gross margin, and obtain approvals for discounts and nonstandard terms.
• Review contract requirements with Finance and designated approvers, including payment, warranty, cancellation, price adjustments, liquidated damages, and delivery obligations.
• Own assigned bookings and gross-margin objectives and contribute to revenue planning.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline in designated systems, using CRM when available.
• Represent CMI at customer meetings and relevant industry events. Coordinate with Marketing on targeted campaigns, customer references, and sales materials. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Market development and account ownership

• · Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• · 5+ years of experience in technical sales, business development, or strategic account management
• · Experience working in the datacenters or renewable energy markets strongly preferred
• · Experience in distribution transformers or electrical distribution equipment strongly preferred
• · Strong understanding of project lifecycle, EPC structures, and developer-driven sales models
• · Demonstrated ability to build new markets, influence specifications and secure preferred vendor positioning
• · Financial acumen (pricing, margin management, commercial risk)
• · Executive-level communication capability
• · High organizational discipline and structured account planning
• · Ownership mindset
• · Demonstrated experience managing large, complex accounts
• · Ability to operate independently and influence without direct authority

• Travel required. Overtime may occasionally be required based on business needs.
• Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, Vacation Pay
• Competitive Salary with Annual Incentive Bonus eligibility

Please note & Review the following: This job is considered safety-sensitive because impairment by drugs or alcohol may constitute a threat to health or safety, and/or a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death.

Central Moloney is a tobacco-free facility. The use of tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and e-cigarettes/vapes) is not permitted on company property.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Central Moloney is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to creating a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all, and we believe that a variety of experiences and perspectives strengthens our team.

Recruitment Policy: No Third-Party Involvement
We value the interest of all job seekers; however, we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement with Central Moloney will be considered the property of CMI. Central Moloney will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.