Account Manager - Hydraulics

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We're partnering with an established manufacturer of hydraulic components serving OEMs and industrial equipment manufacturers across North America. We're looking for a technically minded Account Manager who can build long-term customer relationships, identify growth opportunities, and serve as a trusted advisor on hydraulic solutions.

This is a fully remote position with regional travel to customer sites throughout the Southeast United States. If you enjoy combining technical problem-solving with relationship management and business development, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable organization with a strong reputation in the market.

Location: Fully Remote – Candidates may reside anywhere in the Southeast

Compensation: $120,000 Base Salary + 10% Annual Performance Bonus + $18,000 Annual Car Allowance

What You'll Do:

  • Develop and manage relationships with OEMs and distribution partners to grow sales of hydraulic motors, steering systems, and integrated hydraulic solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance to customers, recommending the best hydraulic solutions for their applications and system requirements.
  • Partner with engineering to support new product development and ensure solutions align with customer and market needs.
  • Apply a consultative sales approach to identify performance, efficiency, and cost-saving opportunities for customers.
  • Deliver technical product presentations, demonstrations, and training to customers and distribution partners.
  • Manage customer activity, sales pipeline, and forecasts through the CRM.
  • Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements while supporting revenue and profitability objectives.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitive products, and emerging hydraulic technologies to identify growth opportunities.
  • Collaborate with customer service, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure successful order execution and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of Account Management, Technical Sales, or Business Development experience within hydraulics, fluid power, or mobile equipment.
  • Strong understanding of hydraulic motors, steering systems, pumps, valves, cylinders, or related hydraulic products.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, operations leaders, purchasing teams, and executive stakeholders.
  • Experience managing OEM and distribution accounts.
  • Strong consultative selling, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
  • Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, or similar systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required with relevant industry experience.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50% throughout the Southeast.
Benefits
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401k
  • Annual performance bonus of up to 10% based on KPI achievement
  • $18,000 annual vehicle allowance
  • Fully remote position
  • Opportunity to manage a well-established territory with significant growth potential
  • Long-term career advancement with an industry-leading manufacturer
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