Position Title: Outside Sales Account Manager
Location: Port Arthur, TX

Time Type: Full time

Requisition ID: JR_27515

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 grow 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.

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.