On-Site Account Manager
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc., Burr Ridge, IL, United States
Description
For more than 50 years, Linde has been designing, building, installing, servicing, and supporting small on-site nitrogen plants and VPSA oxygen plants around the world. With Linde's long, established track record as the supplier of safe, efficient, and flexible solutions in the Plains, customers turn to Linde for cutting edge technology, reliable project management, on-time startups, and long-term partnership.
Linde has an immediate opening for an On‑Site Sales Manager with Linde Gases US division located in the Plains. The On‑Site Sales Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities, supporting existing on‑site and pipeline customers and renewing business. The successful candidate will manage the on‑site sales program, assume accountability for an existing project slate, develop and win new business opportunities, provide guidance and leadership for account managers and drive Linde's growth objectives. The On‑Site Sales Manager will work closely with Linde Engineering, Standard Plants, Customer Service, and regional management to ensure that Linde's financial targets are realized, and customer expectations are met.
Responsibilities Deliver profitable sales growth consistent with Linde's overall objectives.
New Business and Renewal Business
Understand customer applications/needs and Linde offerings to develop a proposal for a Linde on‑site solution
Develop a strategic plan for each customer, including needs analysis, growth strategy and a renegotiation plan.
Establish and maintain relationships with decision makers and end users at current and potential customers.
Influence and lead cross‑disciplined teams to achieve desired end results
Financial Analysis and Proposal Development
Review financial model for each proposal and work closely with capex team to gain requisite corporate approvals
Respond to customers in a timely manner while executing on business attainment strategies
Sales Cycle Management
Manage the sales cycle for new opportunities: prospecting, qualifying, working with technical resources to develop solutions, developing proposals, writing contracts and manage contract negotiations
Understand the value of Linde's products and application technology in developing pricing recommendations.
Recognize and expand opportunities for existing customers by bringing solutions and value to customers.
Analyze and report on competitive activity in assigned geography.
Contract Management
Work closely with legal counsel to thoroughly understand, communicate, and negotiate Linde's supply contracts.
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
Monitor life cycle of contracts and develop appropriate account management strategy
Account Management
Manage all aspects of customer relationships for assigned accounts
Provide direction and insight for proper contract administration throughout the contract term
Qualifications
Five to ten years business to business sales experience/interactions
Excellent interpersonal communication and time management skills
Proficiency in developing internal and external presentations and proposals
Proficiency in Excel to analyze customer portfolio and opportunity value
To become qualified on Linde's capex modeling software
Ability to be assigned a company vehicle for regular travel in assigned geography and occasional overnight and air travel
Bachelor's Degree
About Linde Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high‑quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.
Culture At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever‑increasing pool of global talent.
Salary Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $125,475 – $184,030.
Benefits Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
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Linde has an immediate opening for an On‑Site Sales Manager with Linde Gases US division located in the Plains. The On‑Site Sales Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities, supporting existing on‑site and pipeline customers and renewing business. The successful candidate will manage the on‑site sales program, assume accountability for an existing project slate, develop and win new business opportunities, provide guidance and leadership for account managers and drive Linde's growth objectives. The On‑Site Sales Manager will work closely with Linde Engineering, Standard Plants, Customer Service, and regional management to ensure that Linde's financial targets are realized, and customer expectations are met.
Responsibilities Deliver profitable sales growth consistent with Linde's overall objectives.
New Business and Renewal Business
Understand customer applications/needs and Linde offerings to develop a proposal for a Linde on‑site solution
Develop a strategic plan for each customer, including needs analysis, growth strategy and a renegotiation plan.
Establish and maintain relationships with decision makers and end users at current and potential customers.
Influence and lead cross‑disciplined teams to achieve desired end results
Financial Analysis and Proposal Development
Review financial model for each proposal and work closely with capex team to gain requisite corporate approvals
Respond to customers in a timely manner while executing on business attainment strategies
Sales Cycle Management
Manage the sales cycle for new opportunities: prospecting, qualifying, working with technical resources to develop solutions, developing proposals, writing contracts and manage contract negotiations
Understand the value of Linde's products and application technology in developing pricing recommendations.
Recognize and expand opportunities for existing customers by bringing solutions and value to customers.
Analyze and report on competitive activity in assigned geography.
Contract Management
Work closely with legal counsel to thoroughly understand, communicate, and negotiate Linde's supply contracts.
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
Monitor life cycle of contracts and develop appropriate account management strategy
Account Management
Manage all aspects of customer relationships for assigned accounts
Provide direction and insight for proper contract administration throughout the contract term
Qualifications
Five to ten years business to business sales experience/interactions
Excellent interpersonal communication and time management skills
Proficiency in developing internal and external presentations and proposals
Proficiency in Excel to analyze customer portfolio and opportunity value
To become qualified on Linde's capex modeling software
Ability to be assigned a company vehicle for regular travel in assigned geography and occasional overnight and air travel
Bachelor's Degree
About Linde Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high‑quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.
Culture At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever‑increasing pool of global talent.
Salary Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $125,475 – $184,030.
Benefits Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
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