Account Manager - Water/Wastewater 3524686

Account Manager – Northern Illinois | Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

We’re partnered with a highly specialized, engineering-driven provider of water and wastewater infrastructure solutions supporting municipal, commercial, industrial, and development markets across the Midwest and beyond.

This organization combines product distribution + application engineering + system design support, helping clients solve complex infrastructure challenges across collection systems, treatment, and distribution. Their team brings 200+ years of combined industry experience and is known for delivering “smart infrastructure” solutions that improve operational performance, reduce long-term costs, and drive better outcomes for end users.

They are growing and looking to add an Account Manager to own and expand a Northern Illinois territory.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Own and grow relationships with consulting engineers, municipalities, utilities, contractors, and developers
• Act as a technical advisor, not just a salesperson - supporting system design, product selection, and application strategy
• Drive projects across pressure sewer systems, lift stations, pump systems, and treatment solutions
• Partner closely with manufacturers and internal engineering teams to deliver the right solution for each application
• Manage the full sales cycle - quotes, specs, submittals, orders, and post-sale support
• Support customers through design, installation, and ongoing system performance
• Cover Northern Illinois / Northwest Indiana with regional travel

What Makes This Different

• You are selling solutions, not SKUs
• You will be involved early in projects - influencing design criteria, specifications, and outcomes
• Strong reputation in the market as a trusted advisor to municipalities and engineers
• Backed by deep vendor partnerships and a track record of solving complex infrastructure challenges
• Opportunity to step into a high-growth, underpenetrated territory with real upside

What They’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of outside sales in water/wastewater, mechanical, infrastructure, or industrial markets
• Experience with pump systems, sewer systems, or treatment solutions strongly preferred
• Existing relationships with engineers, municipalities, or contractors is a major advantage
• Ability to operate in a technical, consultative sales environment
• Strong ownership mentality - someone who can run a territory like a business

Comp & Structure

• Base + uncapped incentive structure
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
• Remote / home-based with strong autonomy

If you’re in the water / wastewater space and want to move into a role where you actually influence projects - not just sell into them - this is worth a conversation.

Message me directly or apply here.