Key Account Manager
Thompson Safety
Houston, TX · Posted October 27, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for manufacturing and industrial jobs887 openings · of 100
- #1Best cities for energy and utilities jobs704 openings · of 27
- #1Cities hosting the most energy & utilities conferences11 conferences · of 15
- #2Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southwest481 jobs · of 38
- #2Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southwest1,018 openings · of 33
- #2Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Southwest74 / 100 · of 15
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- Best cities for sales pay after cost of living #1 Santa Clara ($175k)
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Pay compared with the market
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About the job
Job Summary :
The Key Account Manager is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with our key account s in an effort to retain current business , while also identifying new opportunities to increase sales volume . The role involve s direct client contact along with the ability to build and foster excellent teamwork with other internal stakeholders .
Supervisor y Responsibilities:
None
Essential Job Functions :
Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.
Develop and implement growth stra tegies to increase sales volume with assigned customers through phone calls, cold calling, and onsite meetings.
Work with clients to understand and identify their strategic vision, objectives and needs while aligning our products and services .
Ensure customer sati sfaction and work to resolve customer concerns .
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty .
Performs other related duties as assigned .
Experience & Qualifications :
Four-year college degree , preferred
1-3 years previous experience in sales or service industry.
Proven track record of driving sales growth and building strong relationships with customers
Strong client-facing skills and effective at selling to decision-makers.
Entrepreneurial and goal-driven focus.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Plans, organizes, and uses time efficiently and effectively.
Dependable, follow instructions, responds to management direction.
Maintains a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and ability pass a drug and background check.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and talking on the phone , attending virtual online meetings, and working on a computer .
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Must be able t o operate a motor vehicle and travel when needed .
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.