Strategic Account Manager
About The Position
The Colt Group (Colt) is a national provider of online industrial leak repair solutions, offering design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation to clients operating highly utilized, mission-critical industrial process plants. The Colt Group was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in La Porte, TX. The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth by developing and managing relationships with municipal water agencies, contractors, and engineering firms. This role focuses on selling The Colt Group’s specialized pipeline services, including hot tapping, line stopping, valve insertion, and other critical infrastructure interventions. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated sales professional with strong technical aptitude, capable of educating customers on safe, cost-effective solutions to maintain and repair water systems without service interruptions.
Requirements
- Relationship-driven sales approach
- Technical problem solving
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Resilience and persistence in a long sales cycle environment
- Ability to pass a drug & alcohol test and background check in compliance with our safety program
Responsibilities
- Identify, target, and develop new business opportunities within municipal water departments, utilities, and contractors
- Promote and sell The Colt Group’s services: Hot taps, Line stops, Valve insertion and pipeline interventions, Engineered solutions for complex repairs
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of projects and opportunities within assigned territory
- Conduct site visits, customer meetings, and field consultations
- Establish long-term relationships with decision-makers including public works directors, engineers, and project managers
- Serve as a trusted advisor on pipeline maintenance and repair strategies
- Follow up on leads, quotes, and project opportunities to ensure conversion and customer satisfaction
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to develop solutions and accurate job estimates
- Interpret plans, specifications, and project requirements
- Assist customers in selecting the most efficient and cost-effective service solutions
- Manage assigned territory to achieve or exceed sales targets
- Maintain CRM records of customer interactions, opportunities, and forecasts
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and new project bidding opportunities
- Work closely with internal operations to support scheduling, execution, and successful project completion
- Ensure clear communication between customers and field teams
- Help resolve customer issues quickly and professionally
- Other job duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
