Account Manager (Outside Sales Representative) - Government/Municipal Focus (Wat
Rexel France, Pasadena, TX, United States
Company Description
Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.
Job Description We are looking for an Account Manager (Outside Sales Representative) to join our Rexel team in Sparks Glencoe, MD!
Summary: We are seeking a results-driven Account Manager (Outside Sales Representative) to develop and grow government and municipal business across a defined territory, with an emphasis on water and wastewater accounts. This role will build and maintain long-term relationships with county and city procurement, engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to drive both transactional and contract-based sales of automation, electrical products, and services. The right candidate combines technical knowledge of product specifications and RFP processes with strong relationship-building, territory management, and field sales skills.
What You’ll Do:
Proactively identify and qualify municipal and county opportunities in your territory (water and wastewater plants, municipal utilities, public works, etc.)
Build and maintain a prioritized account plan for key municipalities, counties, and utility districts
Grow both single-order and contract (term/indefinite delivery) business with government buyers
Visit municipalities, treatment plants, and related facilities to meet procurement, engineering, operations, maintenance, and decision-makers
Develop trusted advisor relationships and a clear understanding of each customer’s needs, budgets, timelines, and procurement cycles
Represent the company professionally at pre-bid meetings, site visits, and vendor days
Understand basic electrical, instrumentation and control, and automation product specifications relevant to water/wastewater projects and other municipality usage
Collaborate with internal technical resources and product managers to produce compliant solutions and recommend appropriate products, control systems, and services
Connect customers and specialists for technical guidance and response to specification questions
Partner with project team for development of proposals, RFQ/RFP responses, and quotations for municipal government projects
Ensure bids are accurate, compliant with specifications and procurement requirements, correctly priced, and submitted on time
Coordinate internally (estimators, product specialists, legal/compliance, services) to assemble complete responses and scope of work
Pursue and manage municipal contracts and cooperative purchasing opportunities (piggyback contracts, IDIQs)
Support order placement and follow through to ensure timely delivery and coordination with services teams (installation, commissioning, service contracts)
Monitor project progress and maintain customer communication through implementation
Meet or exceed territory sales targets, margin, and KPI objectives
Maintain accurate CRM records (activity, pipeline, forecasts, opportunities)
Provide timely market feedback, competitor intelligence, and opportunity reports to management
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
High School or GED - Required
3+ years outside sales experience selling to government, municipal, or utility customers preferred
Demonstrated experience in water/wastewater markets strongly preferred
Technical aptitude with electrical, automation, instrumentation, controls, or related product categories; able to interpret specifications and drawings
Proven experience preparing RFP/RFQ responses, quotations, and managing public procurement processes
Knowledge of municipal procurement rules, bidding processes, cooperative purchasing, and contracting is highly desirable
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a field‑based role with regular travel across the territory
Customer Focus: Builds trust and long‑term relationships; attentive to government buyers’ unique needs
Technical Savvy: Reads and applies product specifications and technical documents; coordinates technical resources
Project & Time Management: Manages multiple opportunities and deadlines (bids/RFPs) effectively
Problem Solving: Crafts compliant, cost‑effective solutions for municipal projects
Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders
Additional Information Disclaimer: “Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”
Physical Demands
Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently – 21% to 50%
Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly – at least 51%
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%
Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co‑workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%
Weight and Force Demands
Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Working Environment
Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%
Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally – up to 20%
Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
Travels to offsite locations - Constantly – at least 51%
For the state of Maryland only, the pay range is $100K to $125K, depending upon qualifications,experience, and other considerations permitted by law.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
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Job Description We are looking for an Account Manager (Outside Sales Representative) to join our Rexel team in Sparks Glencoe, MD!
Summary: We are seeking a results-driven Account Manager (Outside Sales Representative) to develop and grow government and municipal business across a defined territory, with an emphasis on water and wastewater accounts. This role will build and maintain long-term relationships with county and city procurement, engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to drive both transactional and contract-based sales of automation, electrical products, and services. The right candidate combines technical knowledge of product specifications and RFP processes with strong relationship-building, territory management, and field sales skills.
What You’ll Do:
Proactively identify and qualify municipal and county opportunities in your territory (water and wastewater plants, municipal utilities, public works, etc.)
Build and maintain a prioritized account plan for key municipalities, counties, and utility districts
Grow both single-order and contract (term/indefinite delivery) business with government buyers
Visit municipalities, treatment plants, and related facilities to meet procurement, engineering, operations, maintenance, and decision-makers
Develop trusted advisor relationships and a clear understanding of each customer’s needs, budgets, timelines, and procurement cycles
Represent the company professionally at pre-bid meetings, site visits, and vendor days
Understand basic electrical, instrumentation and control, and automation product specifications relevant to water/wastewater projects and other municipality usage
Collaborate with internal technical resources and product managers to produce compliant solutions and recommend appropriate products, control systems, and services
Connect customers and specialists for technical guidance and response to specification questions
Partner with project team for development of proposals, RFQ/RFP responses, and quotations for municipal government projects
Ensure bids are accurate, compliant with specifications and procurement requirements, correctly priced, and submitted on time
Coordinate internally (estimators, product specialists, legal/compliance, services) to assemble complete responses and scope of work
Pursue and manage municipal contracts and cooperative purchasing opportunities (piggyback contracts, IDIQs)
Support order placement and follow through to ensure timely delivery and coordination with services teams (installation, commissioning, service contracts)
Monitor project progress and maintain customer communication through implementation
Meet or exceed territory sales targets, margin, and KPI objectives
Maintain accurate CRM records (activity, pipeline, forecasts, opportunities)
Provide timely market feedback, competitor intelligence, and opportunity reports to management
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
High School or GED - Required
3+ years outside sales experience selling to government, municipal, or utility customers preferred
Demonstrated experience in water/wastewater markets strongly preferred
Technical aptitude with electrical, automation, instrumentation, controls, or related product categories; able to interpret specifications and drawings
Proven experience preparing RFP/RFQ responses, quotations, and managing public procurement processes
Knowledge of municipal procurement rules, bidding processes, cooperative purchasing, and contracting is highly desirable
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a field‑based role with regular travel across the territory
Customer Focus: Builds trust and long‑term relationships; attentive to government buyers’ unique needs
Technical Savvy: Reads and applies product specifications and technical documents; coordinates technical resources
Project & Time Management: Manages multiple opportunities and deadlines (bids/RFPs) effectively
Problem Solving: Crafts compliant, cost‑effective solutions for municipal projects
Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders
Additional Information Disclaimer: “Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”
Physical Demands
Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently – 21% to 50%
Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly – at least 51%
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%
Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co‑workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%
Weight and Force Demands
Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Working Environment
Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%
Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally – up to 20%
Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
Travels to offsite locations - Constantly – at least 51%
For the state of Maryland only, the pay range is $100K to $125K, depending upon qualifications,experience, and other considerations permitted by law.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
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