Key Account Manager

Clayton Services is searching for a Key Account Manager to join a thriving company in Stafford, Texas. The Key Account Manager will be responsible for driving business development, managing key customer relationships, and expanding sales within the power generation industry.

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $130,000 - $160,000/year plus annual bonus opportunities

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and more

Key Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers within the power generation industry
• Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities with major power end users and engineering firms
• Promote product offerings and solutions to expand market share within assigned territory
• Collaborate internally to develop customer-specific strategies related to pricing, product mix, and market positioning
• Review customer specifications and documentation to ensure accurate product selection and proposal development
• Prepare and present detailed, competitive, and technically compliant quotation packages
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide clarification on technical specifications, quotes, and purchase orders
• Support order processing and assist with technical product questions throughout the sales cycle
• Conduct regular in-person client visits to strengthen relationships and identify new opportunities
• Manage customer-related risks including overdue payments, organizational changes, and issue resolution
• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales reports including activity updates, pipeline status, and market trends
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM system
• Participate in trade shows, product presentations, and customer training initiatives
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscape, and product developments

Key Account Manager Skills and Abilities:

• Strong background in outside sales within the power generation industry
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Experience working with EPC firms and managing capital project sales (CapEx)
• Technical understanding of industrial valves and related equipment
• Ability to analyze specifications and develop tailored solutions for customers
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools

Key Account Manager Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of outside sales experience in the power or energy sector
• Experience working directly with major power generation end users required
• Background in industrial valve sales or similar engineered products preferred
• Experience supporting both MRO and project-based sales environments
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required with relevant experience

Key Account Manager - Immediate need. Apply today