Account Manager- Transportation

Summary

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary with annual salary review and bonus.
• FULLY paid top tier medical, dental, & vision benefits for you and your family.
• Outstanding paid time off policy.
• Flexible work arrangement
• Student Loan Assistance, up to $5,000 annually as eligible.
• Learning and Development Opportunities including Tuition Reimbursement.
• Highly engaged culture, stable workforce, within a strong, growing global company

At Etex, our purpose is building better together. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow and lead? Join us as an Account Sales Manager- Transportation & Defense where you can work remote from anywhere in the United States.

The mission of the role is to drive sustainable growth with Promat's High-Temperature Insulation within our Mass Transportation & Defense Segment. This role combines technical expertise, market insight, and customer engagement to expand Promat's market share, penetrate new markets, and accelerate revenue generation. The ideal candidate will be a growth-oriented professional with a passion for innovation, customer success, and long-term value creation.

What you'll do

• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, emerging markets, and untapped customer segments to expand Promat's MTD footprint.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their evolving needs and deliver tailored, value-driven solutions.
• Develop and implement a proactive sales strategy aligned with Promat's growth objectives, including account targeting, pipeline development, and performance tracking.
• Provide expert guidance on MTD applications, demonstrating how Promat's solutions deliver operational efficiency, cost savings, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform product development and strategic planning.
• Partner with Marketing, Product Development, and Customer Service teams to align go-to-market strategies and ensure seamless customer experiences.
• Prepare detailed reports and forecasts that highlight growth opportunities, sales performance, and market dynamics.
• Represent Promat at trade shows, industry events, and technical seminars to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with international teams, including those in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, to align global initiatives with regional growth strategies.

What you'll bring

Required Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of High Temperature Industry technical sales experience in a high-performance manufacturing or processing environment. Background in defense and transportation sales strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, thermal insulation, and heat transfer principles.
• Proficiency in Salesforce.com or similar CRM platforms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to acquire detailed knowledge of all products in the assigned product lines, their applications and the knowledge of competitive products and their pricing, including knowledge of industrial and commercial product engineering standards and practices.
• Participate and represent Promat at national and local trade shows and industry seminars.

9. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, or Civil) or Business is preferred.

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture - we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our 'Road to Sustainability 2030' is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.