Key Account Manager - USA

    Ecolab Inc.

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    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted Today
    $142k–$171kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    WHAT YOU’LL DO:This is an exciting opportunity with CoolIT Systems, the leading provider of scalable liquid cooling technology, as a Key Account Manager for named accounts and new acquisitions in the component or data center space.

    In this role, you will be expected to aggressively identify, pursue, and win strategic opportunities with new acquisition targets as well as expand wallet share with existing long-term customers.

    Join our rapidly growing organization and make an impact in the data center industry by driving new business growth and accelerating market penetration.This position supports remote work from locations in the US.

    Responsibilities

    Own the development and execution of a territory and account strategy focused on hunting, penetrating, and winning named liquid cooling acquisitions prospects in the segment. Understand existing client needs and our competitive positioning, challenges, and goals to offer tailored solutions for their cooling

    requirements to enable growth in sales. Act as the primary commercial lead for named or target accounts, driving outbound engagement, uncovering opportunities early, qualifying demand, and advancing prospects through the sales cycle to close. Consistently build, progress, and close a high-quality pipeline that meets or exceeds CoolIT's program pipeline, bookings, and forecast targets.

    Lead review and negotiation of customer contracts and manage inputs from stakeholders to drive execution of contracts. Develop and execute account penetration plans that create double-digit revenue growth through new program wins, competitive displacement, and expansion into adjacent opportunities. Demonstrate expertise in data center cooling solutions.

    Collaborate internally with Operations to ensure successful project execution from initial discussions to delivery and implementation. Maintain a sharp point of view on industry trends, competitor moves, whitespace opportunities, and customer buying triggers to inform pursuit strategy. Pr

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $171k (range: $142k–$171k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Accelerators

    Yes

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    Manager-Level

    Departmental buyers and team leads

    Territory

    Named Accounts

    Pre-assigned list of target companies

    Requirements at a Glance

    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Manager

    Executive business reviews1–2/month per account
    Strategic planning2–3/week
    Renewal proposals2–3/month

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Key-Account-Manager
    Strategic-Sales
    Data-Center-Sales
    Enterprise-Sales
    New-Business-Development
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    Research Ecolab Inc.'s product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $142k–$171k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.

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