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Account Executive, Biogas

Copeland, Hagatna, Gu, United States


About Us We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature‑sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best‑in‑class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category‑leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next‑generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Description At Vilter, we deliver world‑class industrial compression solutions for the most demanding applications that play a key role in enabling the energy transition. At the heart of our offering is Vilter’s proprietary single‑screw technology, providing proven reliability for our customers. The Key Account Manager – Gas Americas is a hunter, responsible for seeking, qualifying, and capturing projects to build Vilter’s installed base of gas compression products and associated equipment in the North America. The successful candidate will be a key member on the Americas sales team, responsible for growing and maintaining end‑user, consultant and contractor relationships, striving to achieve Trusted Advisor status with customers and driving a strong preference for Vilter industrial gas compressor products.

As the Account Executive‑Biogas, you will:

Carry out responsibilities in an ethical manner in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws

Achieve sales and margin targets for Vilter gas compression products in the US

Drive specification of and preference for Vilter products and services by developing working level relationships with end‑users, consultants and contractors

Advance Vilter’s value proposition and technical advantages through frequent visits to key stakeholders, tradeshow attendance, and industry associations

Regular travel required, up to 100 nights per year

Move Vilter’s position as a value provider, gaining “Trusted Advisor” status with key customers. Advise the organization on how to manage key relationships within assigned account base.

Maintain up‑to‑date forecasts, project details, and competitor notes through Salesforce CRM

Proactively seek customer insights on overall market health, product needs, and competitor movements, advising the organization of threats and opportunities as they arise

Obtain and qualify new project opportunities to present to leadership team on regular cadence, rallying organization to capture new business

Collaborate across functions to ensure strong performance and positive customer experience

Actively support Vilter commercial processes including developing and submitting sales proposals, negotiating customer terms & conditions, and other customer contractual agreements

Demonstrate full ownership of sales process from point of enquiry to closure of purchase order

Provides after‑sales support as needed to ensure customer satisfaction

Be Vilter’s advocate to customers and Customer’s advocate to Vilter

Territory could include new and existing accounts across North America, active in landfill Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), biogas digestors (wastewater, dairy, foodwaste), LNG, and combined heat and power plants (CHP).

Required education, experiences & skills

A minimum of 5 years’ sales experience in industrial gas compression equipment, preferably with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering or similar field; equivalent experience in engineering role may be considered

Must be a self‑starter

Demonstrated business sense and strong drive for results

Knowledgeable in contract negotiations

Tenacious, disciplined approach to opportunity management and customer engagement

Ability to communicate both technically and commercially with all levels of the organization as well as customers and end users

Familiar with Six Sigma problem solving

Customer and supplier relations experience

Remote Work Arrangement This role is fully remote in the US. As a remote colleague, you may be required to travel to a Copeland site regularly to collaborate with your team or customers as needed. Copeland is committed to fostering a productive and connected culture, so you will have the opportunity to work with your team and leader to understand your team operating principles to collaborate effectively.

Our training programs focus on end‑to‑end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy. Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. In accordance with Colorado EPEWA, the total cash compensation for this role is $175,000‑215,000 annually including base salary and quarterly bonuses, with potential to exceed listed range with exceptional performance.

Our Commitment to Our People Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end‑to‑end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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