Account Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Account & Sales Manager | $65,000–$85,000 + Commission | Field-Based | Direct Hire | Chicagoland Metro Area

Grow Your Territory and Deliver Technical Water Treatment Solutions

If you combine technical water treatment expertise with strong relationship-building and sales skills, this opportunity gives you the chance to own and grow a portfolio of industrial and commercial accounts. You’ll manage existing customer programs, solve technical challenges, and develop new business across cooling, boiler, closed-loop, wastewater, and related water treatment applications.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• $65,000–$85,000 base salary plus commission/bonus potential
• Company vehicle or auto allowance
• Established customer portfolio with new business opportunity
• Professional development, certifications, and technical training
• Direct Hire opportunity with long-term growth potential

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and grow industrial and commercial water treatment accounts throughout the territory
• Conduct service visits, testing, system inspections, troubleshooting, reporting, and program optimization
• Develop treatment strategies and chemical feed/control programs based on customer needs
• Identify and close new business involving chemical programs, equipment, service agreements, and capital projects
• Partner with customers and internal teams to troubleshoot issues, improve system performance, and deliver exceptional service

Qualifications:

• Water treatment industry experience strongly preferred, including boiler, cooling, closed-loop, wastewater, or related applications
• Sales, account management, or field service experience within a technical industry
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of pumps, controllers, chemical feed equipment, and industrial systems
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout the Chicagoland territory

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive base salary plus commission/bonus structure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company vehicle or auto allowance
• PTO and retirement plan
• Professional development and technical training

Your New Employer:

Join an established organization providing specialized technical solutions to industrial and commercial customers. You’ll have the opportunity to combine technical expertise, customer relationships, and business development while supporting critical systems across a diverse customer base. This organization values collaboration, technical excellence, and professionals who take ownership of their territory and customer relationships.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base salary range for this position will match the salary range listed in the job title headline, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.