Ecolab

Key Account Manager - USA

Ecolab$142K — $170K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in business development, strategic sales, or account management, preferably in hunter roles.
  • 3+ years in a manufacturing or advanced technology business focused on data centers.
  • Proven track record in complex enterprise sales, originating and closing deals with Fortune 500 clients.
  • Experience with major data center operators globally.
  • Strong commercial instincts with a bias for action and accountability.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute account strategies targeting liquid cooling acquisitions.
  • Identify client needs and provide tailored cooling solutions to drive sales growth.
  • Lead engagement with named accounts, qualifying demand and advancing prospects to close.
  • Build and maintain a high-quality sales pipeline to meet booking and forecasting targets.
  • Negotiate customer contracts and manage input from stakeholders during execution.
  • Create account penetration plans to achieve double-digit revenue growth.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and competitor actions to guide strategy.

Benefits

  • Vacation and flex days, plus paid company-wide holiday shutdown.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
  • Casual yet professional work environment with a 'dress for your day' policy.
  • Retention rewards providing extra vacation time and monetary bonuses for tenure.
  • Company-funded RRSP contributions to support long-term financial goals.
Full Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

This is an exciting opportunity with CoolIT Systems, the leading provider of scalable liquid cooling technology, as a Key Account Manager for named accounts and new acquisitions in the component or data center space. In this role, you will be expected to aggressively identify, pursue, and win strategic opportunities with new acquisition targets as well as expand wallet share with existing long-term customers. Join our rapidly growing organization and make an impact in the data center industry by driving new business growth and accelerating market penetration.

This position supports remote work from locations in the US.

Responsibilities

  • Own the development and execution of a territory and account strategy focused on hunting, penetrating, and winning named liquid cooling acquisitions prospects in the segment.
  • Understand existing client needs and our competitive positioning, challenges, and goals to offer tailored solutions for their cooling requirements to enable growth in sales.
  • Act as the primary commercial lead for named or target accounts, driving outbound engagement, uncovering opportunities early, qualifying demand, and advancing prospects through the sales cycle to close.
  • Consistently build, progress, and close a high-quality pipeline that meets or exceeds CoolIT's program pipeline, bookings, and forecast targets.
  • Lead review and negotiation of customer contracts and manage inputs from stakeholders to drive execution of contracts.
  • Develop and execute account penetration plans that create double-digit revenue growth through new program wins, competitive displacement, and expansion into adjacent opportunities.
  • Demonstrate expertise in data center cooling solutions.
  • Collaborate internally with Operations to ensure successful project execution from initial discussions to delivery and implementation.
  • Maintain a sharp point of view on industry trends, competitor moves, whitespace opportunities, and customer buying triggers to inform pursuit strategy.
  • Provide market insights and voice of customer feedback to guide product development and innovation.
  • Continuously monitor performance metrics and quality standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Potential for travel up to 35% in territory and 10% internationally.

WHO YOU ARE:

Basic Qualifications: 

    • 7+ years of experience in business development, strategic sales, or account management, with a strong preference for candidates who have excelled in hunter oriented roles.
    • 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing or advanced technology business with data centers as the core customer.
    • Proven track record of winning complex enterprise sales in a sales-led organization, including originating opportunities, shaping deals, and closing with Fortune 500 clients.
    • Demonstrated experience with the largest data center operators in the world.
    • Strong commercial instincts with a bias for action, persistence, and accountability in pursuing revenue and customer outcomes.
    • Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
    • Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Preference for strong technical background, with experience in data center 
      infrastructure, cooling systems, or related fields.
    • Experience using CRM and ERP systems such as Oracle Netsuite (preferred), SAP, Salesforce, or ServiceNow.

    Skills: 

    •  Strategic hunter mindset with a demonstrated ability to open doors, build pursuit plans, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and win high-value business.
    • Strong, organizational and analytical skills; ability to work effectively under time constraints and deliver results by critical deadlines.
    • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams across all levels of the organization.
    • Exceptional C-suite communication and executive presence, with a proven ability to influence decisions. 
    • High customer empathy, with the ability to provide the best outcomes to the 
      customer while balancing operational considerations.

    WHY COOLIT? 

    We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values. 

    We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 

    • Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
    • Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
    • Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
    • Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
    • Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

    We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Please note, immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

    Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

    Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

    142,000-170,500 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

    Benefits

    Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.  for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.


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    47,000 employees
    Market Cap
    $41 billion
    Industry
    Net Income
    -$1.2 billion
    Founded
    1923
    5 Year Trend
    -0.6%
    Revenue
    $11.7 billion
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