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Outside Sales Account Manager

KSB GIW Inc., Port Allen, LA, United States


Position Title Outside Sales Account Manager

Location Port Allen, LA | New Orleans | Baton Rouge

Requisition ID JR_28975

Description KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services, industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.

People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Position Summary KSB is a global leader in engineered pump, valve, and rotating equipment solutions, serving the most demanding industrial environments worldwide. Under the KSB SupremeServ brand, we specialize in

aftermarket pump repair, upgrades, reliability improvements, and lifecycle services

for

oil & gas, pipeline, refinery, power, and chemical processing customers .

We are seeking an experienced

Regional Account Manager

to increase Customer Order Intake (COI) across

industrial and energy-sector accounts

in South Texas. This is a technically consultative position supporting

critical process pumps and rotating equipment operating in high-risk, high-value environments .

What You’ll Do

Own and grow COI for assigned

oil & gas, pipeline, refinery, chemical, and power generation accounts

Serve as the primary commercial interface for aftermarket pump repair, parts, and upgrade opportunities

Develop annual account plans tied to outage cycles, maintenance strategies, and capital repair planning

Lead RFQ development, pricing strategy, and technical alignment with engineering and operations

Conduct frequent field visits to job sites, refineries, terminals, and pipeline facilities

Identify reliability risks, material upgrades, and hydraulic improvement opportunities

Partner with internal engineering, repair centers, and field service teams to close complex opportunities

Maintain accurate CRM pipeline reporting and forecasting

Represent KSB SupremeServ at industry events and customer meetings

What We’re Looking For

3+ years

selling

industrial pumps or rotating equipment

into oil & gas, pipeline, chemical, or power markets

Experience selling

pump repairs, assemblies, and engineered solutions

(not just catalog products)

Strong understanding of

API-style applications, critical service pumps, and plant maintenance drivers

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience strongly preferred

Comfort engaging with maintenance managers, reliability engineers, and operations leadership

Ability to travel extensively within the territory (up to ~80%)

Why KSB SupremeServ

Global OEM brand with strong local service execution

High-value, technically complex sales environment

Autonomy to run your territory like a business

Competitive compensation with long‑term growth opportunity

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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