Strategic Account Manager

Hussmann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 71,197 - 142,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Matching Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Life/Disability Insurance

15 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in commercial refrigeration is seeking a professional for HVAC/R contracting opportunities in Houston, Texas. The role involves developing relationships with decision makers, managing sales plans, and ensuring customer retention. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 5-8 years of related experience, with strong communication, leadership skills, and knowledge in refrigeration. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401k matching, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Must be within commuting distance to an existing Hussmann Branch office and a major international airport.
• Strong knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with decision makers for contracting opportunities.
• Compile and manage sales plan for the district.
• Ensure customer retention through service agreements and repairs.
• Prepare, negotiate, and review proposals/projects.
• Conduct cold calls on new and existing accounts.

Skills

Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational and time management skills

Flexibility to work outside normal working hours

Strong leadership and business acumen

Education

High School Diploma/GED with 5-8 years of related experience

Job description

Responsibilities

You will develop relationships with the decision makers of companies for HVAC/R contracting opportunities. Listen to their needs and develop programs and/or projects to fulfill them. Lead business processes from conception through completion. Compile and manage sales plan for the district.

• Provides total account business reports and annual forecasts.
• Gathers and/or validates preliminary information and performs facility walk-through to determine level of opportunity.
• Estimates project and/or service agreements by analyzing and integrating equipment, controls, subcontractors, and services for each project.
• Develops preliminary project/service agreement fulfillment schedule, prepares and finalizes preliminary/final proposal.
• Prepares, negotiates, and reviews agreement/project scope.
• Ensures customer retention through the renewal of customer service agreements, quoting repairs, retrofits, replacements, and schedules routine customer visits.
• Presents/reviews proposal and/or contract with all buying influences negotiating scope of agreement/project.
• Prepares transition documents and communicates project readiness for assignment to operations team.
• Conducts cold calls on new and existing accounts related to new construction and remodels for supermarket refrigeration. Assists in the development of the new constructions and remodel projects.
• Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a project/service to the customer by communicating with store managers, maintenance personnel, and other customer personnel as needed, while coordinating fulfillment activities with respective Area Service Managers, Technicians, Strategic Account Managers, Service Sales Account Managers, and Project Administrators. Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 5-8 years of related experience.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities/task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, required.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, time management skills.
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours, as required.
• Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC are preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Travel within region as required.
• Strong leadership and business acumen.
• Candidate must be within commuting distance to an existing Hussmann Branch office and a major international airport.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Matching Contribution
• Discretionary 401k Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Maternity and PaternityLeave
• Panasonic Employee Discounts
• 15 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more

The salary range of $71,197 - $142,610 annual is just one component of Hussmann’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.

For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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