Sr Account Manager, Industrial Water, NA

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work (US)

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

International team

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Sr Account Manager for the North American industrial water market. You will grow a high-value customer portfolio, identify new business opportunities, and build strategic relationships with industrial customers, distributors, and resellers.

The role combines technical knowledge with strong commercial acumen to drive profitable growth. You will collaborate with Research & Development, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to ensure effective solution

Qualifications

• Experience growing sales in industrial chemicals, water treatment or related B2B industries.
• Proven ability to manage high-value accounts and drive revenue growth.
• Experience building new opportunities and expanding existing portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth across industrial accounts and close new opportunities.
• Manage and expand a portfolio, aiming for sizable annual sales.
• Develop strategic account plans to maximize value and market penetration.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers across organizations.
• Develop indirect sales channels, including distributors and resellers.
• Provide technical and commercial guidance for water treatment solutions.
• Deliver proposals, negotiate contracts, and conduct business reviews.

Skills

Industrial water knowledge

Key account management

Strategic sales planning

Negotiation

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

CRM software

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Account Manager, Industrial Water, NA based in the United States.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Account Manager to accelerate business growth across the North American industrial water treatment market. In this role, you will manage and expand a high-value customer portfolio while identifying and securing new business opportunities. You will build strategic relationships with industrial customers, distributors, and resellers, positioning innovative chemical solutions that address complex water treatment challenges. Combining technical expertise with strong commercial capabilities, you will drive profitable growth and strengthen long-term customer partnerships. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and sustainable business development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact in a global, growth-oriented environment focused on sustainable water solutions.

Accountabilities

• Drive profitable revenue growth across assigned industrial accounts by identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing new business opportunities.
• Manage, retain, and expand a significant customer portfolio, ideally representing approximately $25 million or more in annual sales revenue.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to maximize customer value, increase market penetration, and achieve commercial objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders across industrial customer organizations.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through a proactive sales approach while protecting and growing existing accounts through effective relationship management.
• Develop and manage indirect sales channels, including distributors and resellers, to strengthen market coverage and accelerate business growth.
• Provide technical and commercial guidance to customers by understanding their operational challenges and recommending appropriate industrial water treatment and chemical solutions.
• Position products and services effectively by translating customer requirements into value-driven proposals and tailored solutions.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations, commercial proposals, negotiations, and regular business reviews to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Research & Development, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Customer Service, to ensure effective solution delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market developments, customer needs, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities to support business strategy and continuous portfolio growth.
• Contribute to the company's broader commercial objectives by promoting sustainable chemistry solutions and strengthening its position in the North American industrial water market.

Requirements

• Proven track record of successfully growing sales within industrial chemicals, water treatment, or a closely related technical B2B industry.
• Significant experience managing complex, high-value customer accounts and delivering measurable revenue growth, ideally with responsibility for a portfolio generating approximately $25 million or more annually.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire new customers, develop business opportunities, and expand existing accounts through strategic sales initiatives.
• Experience managing both direct customer relationships and indirect distribution channels, including distributors and resellers.
• Strong business development and negotiation skills, with the ability to identify customer needs, communicate value propositions, and close complex commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of industrial processes, water treatment applications, or chemical solutions, with the technical credibility to engage confidently with customer stakeholders.
• Technical knowledge of coagulants, flocculants, defoamers, and dispersants is considered a strong advantage.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and establish long-term strategic partnerships.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical abilities, with experience developing account strategies, managing sales pipelines, and identifying profitable growth opportunities.
• Ability to work independently, organize priorities effectively, and manage multiple customer relationships across different geographical areas.
• Collaborative mindset and experience working cross-functionally with technical, operational, and commercial teams.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and growth-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering customer value and achieving business objectives.
• Alignment with values centered on growth, collaboration, and delivering measurable value.
• Ability to work remotely within the United States; proximity to a major airport is considered an advantage for customer travel and business development activities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, location, and business requirements.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Fully remote working arrangement within the United States.
• Opportunity to work within an international organization with strong growth ambitions in the industrial water treatment sector.
• Challenging, varied, and meaningful responsibilities with significant commercial ownership and impact.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable chemistry and innovative water treatment solutions that support responsible resource management.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment that encourages professional development, teamwork, and innovation.
• Opportunity to build strategic relationships with major industrial customers and expand expertise in a growing market.
• Commitment to fair and equitable compensation practices, supported by transparent pay equity initiatives.