Account Manager - Gas Compression

Caterpillar Inc.•Houston, TX

10d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Gas Compressor Account Manager (Oil & Gas) based in Houston, Texas. This role is responsible for owning customer relationships, leading Caterpillar account strategy, and overseeing all sales and customized service offerings across the gas compression industry.

Requirements

Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Value Selling: Knowledge of the principles and practices for selling products, technology and services; ability to provide overall product/service 'value' and to differentiate support offerings that address clearly understood customer needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
An understanding of the oil and gas industry, gas compression, and application
Strong negotiation experience to discuss and adjust proposal elements.
Ability to create tailored services proposals that address the specific needs of the customer.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience building and maintaining client relationships at various level of an organization.
Self-motivated

Responsibilities

Following organizational policies and procedures and maintaining clear and direct line of communication within the organization to meet customer requirements.
Develop relationships with customers and c-suite individuals, form relationships on behalf of Caterpillar, develop and own growth strategies for the account to further grow sales, aftermarket and parts.
Consult with dealers and internal business partners on the subject of sales and service support of product to “corporate account” customers.
Working directly with customers to collect information, sell additional products and services to current customers, and ensure customers' needs are met.