Account Executive, Biogas

About UsWe 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!DescriptionAt 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 lawsAchieve sales and margin targets for Vilter gas compression products in the USDrive specification of and preference for Vilter products and services by developing working level relationships with end-users, consultants and contractorsAdvance Vilter’s value proposition and technical advantages through frequent visits to key stakeholders, tradeshow attendance, and industry associationsRegular 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 ariseObtain and qualify new project opportunities to present to leadership team on regular cadence, rallying organization to capture new businessCollaborate across functions to ensure strong performance and positive customer experienceActively support Vilter commercial processes including developing and submitting sales proposals, negotiating customer terms & conditions, and other customer contractual agreementsDemonstrate full ownership of sales process from point of enquiry to closure of purchase orderProvides after-sales support as needed to ensure customer satisfactionBe Vilter’s advocate to customers and Customer’s advocate to VilterTerritory 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 consideredMust be a self-starterDemonstrated business sense and strong drive for resultsKnowledgeable in contract negotiationsTenacious, disciplined approach to opportunity management and customer engagementAbility to communicate both technically and commercially with all levels of the organization as well as customers and end usersFamiliar with Six Sigma problem solvingCustomer and supplier relations experienceRemote 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 marke