Account Executive – Advanced Fabrication Projects
Denver, CO
Salary $105,000-$130,000 + Commission
Own The Hunt. Advanced Fabrication Solutions.
RK Water is seeking a driven Account Executive to lead sales growth in the rapidly expanding data center market while developing new fabrication opportunities across a diverse range of industries. From custom-fabricated skids and packaged treatment equipment to process piping assemblies, high-purity water systems, cooling water treatment programs, and turnkey infrastructure solutions, you’ll connect RK Water’s technical and fabrication capabilities with customers facing complex water treatment and process challenges.
A primary focus of this role will be developing relationships and opportunities with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers, helping customers solve critical water treatment, cooling, and infrastructure challenges on some of the country’s most significant data center and mission-critical projects. Beyond data centers, you’ll be expected to identify and capture opportunities wherever custom water treatment, process systems, and fabrication capabilities can provide value.
We’re looking for a hunter who thrives on opening doors, identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and turning technical challenges into long-term customer relationships. This role combines technical problem solving, strategic business development, and relationship-driven selling, with the opportunity to help shape RK Water’s continued expansion into new markets while leveraging our growing in-house engineering, water treatment, and fabrication capabilities.
What You’ll Lead
- Identify prospective new customers in assigned/target market areas.
- Source, pursue, and sell water related advanced fabrication projects for digital infrastructure, data center, and business critical projects.
- Utilize Customer Resource Management (CRM) system to manage sales funnel and maintain records of sales-related opportunities, contacts, and follow-ups daily.
- Develop and execute account specific acquisition plans, specifically for larger and national accounts.
- Secure orders from potential customers by means of on-site visits, telephone contacts, and written communication.
- Prepare proposals and/or contracts and present/review with all buying influences negotiating scope of agreement/project.
- Review all outgoing proposals with Sales Manager.
- Provide knowledge of advanced fabrication requirements and consultation to develop solutions for customer problems.
- Provide account business reports and annual forecasts referencing market information and competitive analysis.
- Conduct post-sale follow-up with customers to ensure projects have been accomplished and customers are satisfied. Provide feedback to Water’s leadership.
- Maintain relationship with Steel, Mechanical, Mission Critical and other RK Business Units to ensure familiarity with RK Water’s capability and breadth of solutions offered.
- Liaison with product representatives and local suppliers to stay abreast of product lines, promotions, new technology, and changes.
- May include other responsibilities assigned by company leadership.
What You Bring:
- 10+ years, expert in field extensive relevant experience
- College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally required.
- Good working knowledge of advanced fabrication, digital infrastructure, and business critical environments.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex mechanical and logistics information.
- Able to solve complex problems in a data-driven manner.
- Achievement oriented, self-motivated, and organized.
- Valid driver’s license. Ability to safely move around customer facilities – including roof tops, ladders, etc., to access installed equipment.
Why Build Your Career at RK
Build bigger. Lead sophisticated, high-profile projects with the resources and capabilities to execute them well.
Have a voice. Influence project strategy, field operations, and how RK continues to improve the way we build.
Build with an integrated team. Tap into seven specialized business units and extensive in-house fabrication, manufacturing, and prefabrication capabilities.
Develop who's next. Build future field leaders while continuing your own development through mentorship, hands-on learning, and RK University.
Build for the long term. Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines the stability of an established builder with the growth and opportunity of an industry leader.
Your Benefits
- Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays
- Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive
- 401(K) with company match
- Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
If you're ready to lead larger projects, build stronger teams, and put your name behind work that matters, we'd like to talk.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Skills Required
- 10+ years of extensive relevant experience and expert-level field knowledge
- College or university degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience
- Working knowledge of advanced fabrication, digital infrastructure, and business-critical environments
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex mechanical and logistics information
- Ability to solve complex problems using a data-driven approach
- Achievement-oriented, self-motivated, and organized
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to safely access customer facilities, including rooftops and ladders
What We Do
RK Industries, LLC is a second-generation, family-owned company serving the Mountain West through construction, specialty contracting, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services. Its seven business units—Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Energy, Mission Critical, Service, and Water—provide integrated solutions and modular or prefabricated systems. The company emphasizes safety, quality, craftsmanship, employee development, and community investment, operating from its headquarters in Aurora, Colorado.
