Strategic Accounts Manager - Downstream Chemicals

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan (401k)

Career development

Bonus potential

Job summary

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an Account Manager - Downstream Chemicals to grow key refinery water treatment accounts and deliver value-driven solutions.

You will coordinate with technicians and cross-functional teams to drive technical sales initiatives, manage day-to-day account activities, conduct business reviews, and build trusted partnerships across the customer organization on an onsite, Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• Experience with operation and chemical treatment of cooling towers, boilers, and industrial wastewater systems
• Experience in Sales, Account Management, Customer Success, or related commercial role
• Ability to build and manage strategic customer relationships
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting technical sales activities and customer-focused solutions
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate customer needs into business opportunities
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions and levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high service levels
• Customer-focused mindset with emphasis on value delivery
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing/chemical processing environments
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with customers
• Identify sales opportunities from customer objectives and growth opportunities
• Develop trusted partnerships with key stakeholders and serve as primary contact
• Coordinate with internal teams to drive projects and technical sales initiatives
• Support account growth strategies and business objectives
• Manage day-to-day operations within refinery chemical water treatment business
• Collaborate with technicians, account reps, and operations to meet requirements
• Deliver business reviews, technical presentations, and commercial discussions
• Communicate customer needs and market insights to drive continuous improvement
• Monitor account performance and identify opportunities to improve satisfaction and operational effectiveness
• Support commercial activities, opportunity development, and account planning
• Ensure effective communication between customers and internal teams
• Follow Sales and Service Standards for compliance and consistent delivery
• Maintain accurate account information and engagement records
• Promote a customer-focused culture aligned with business goals

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Customer Success

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Job description

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an Account Manager - Downstream Chemicals to grow key refinery water treatment accounts and deliver value-driven solutions.

You will coordinate with technicians and cross-functional teams to drive technical sales initiatives, manage day-to-day account activities, conduct business reviews, and build trusted partnerships across the customer organization on an onsite, Monday–Friday schedule.