Account Manager

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Columbia, MD, USA
In-Office
60K-90K Annually
Senior level
Industrial
The Role
Manage and grow client accounts through prospecting, relationship development, solution alignment, contract negotiation, and project execution. The role owns a territory, builds sales pipelines, closes profitable business, coordinates with engineering and operations teams, manages client communications, supports site reviews and scope changes, and assists with collections. Requires independent judgment, strong technical sales communication, and travel to client sites.
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Spectrum Account Manager

Ready to accelerate your career with a company actively changing the world? Spectrum Energy is a forward-thinking energy consulting firm dedicated to optimizing building efficiency, driving corporate sustainability, and protecting our environment. We are seeking a highly driven Account Manager who thrives on autonomy, enjoys building long-term client relationships, and has a proven ability to turn market potential into profitable partnerships. As a Spectrum Account Manager, you won’t just manage accounts—you will own your territory, champion the Spectrum mission, and creatively align our services with clients' environmental, operational, financial, and organizational goals. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a strong drive for success and a commitment to delivering exceptional service, we want you on our team.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Development & Market Growth

  • Proactively prospect to discover, build, and secure high-value relationships with new clients.
  • Convert leads into active opportunities, leveraging professional networks and industry organizations to build a robust pipeline.
  • Develop and execute strategic action plans designed to optimize project closure rates and aggressively drive profitable business growth.
  • Determine winning sales strategies, establish initial pricing structures, and confidently present, negotiate, and close contract terms.

Relationship & Account Management

  • Cultivate and elevate existing client accounts, identifying new avenues for partnership and embedded service integration.
  • Build strong, influential relationships across all tiers of customer organizations, from facilities managers to C-suite executives.
  • Master an extensive, working knowledge of the Spectrum services portfolio to confidently match solutions to client pain points.
  • Thrive in a collaborative, team-selling environment, aligning seamlessly with internal engineering and technical staff to maximize project wins.

Project Execution & Operational Alignment

  • Act as the critical bridge between sales and operations, capturing and communicating precise project details to support successful project execution.
  • Coordinate and drive site reviews, confirm exact project scopes, and navigate any scope deviations with speed and agility to preserve an exceptional client experience.
  • Serve as the primary point of communication with clients during project execution, providing transparent, proactive updates on milestones and seamlessly managing expectations to guarantee an exceptional experience.
  • Take an active, independent role in the project lifecycle, including assisting with accounts receivable collection when necessary to ensure business continuity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • This position functions with high autonomy and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a technical or business-related field (or an equivalent, proven combination of education and hands-on industry experience).
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of high-performance sales experience within the HVAC, MEP, or a closely related technical field.
  • Drive & Autonomy: A proven track record of functioning completely independently, managing competing deadlines, prioritizing complex workloads, and consistently delivering high-impact results.
  • Communication & Presence: Exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills, with a natural ability to command a room and articulate complex technical value propositions simply.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong foundational capability in a Windows environment, including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Travel: Ability to travel independently as required to secure work and meet clients on-site (overnight travel is rare).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

COMPENSATION

The salary range listed is an expected range, the actual salary will be determined by education, experience, skills and alignment with local market data. The range is one component of the total compensation for employees. 

This position includes a competitive benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans company paid life insurance and disability coverage and a 401(k) with match. In addition we provide paid holidays, paid time off and a gratitude day to give back to the community. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent education and industry experience
  • At least 5 years of high-performance sales experience in HVAC, MEP, or a closely related technical field
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, prioritize complex workloads, and deliver results
  • Exceptional oral, written, presentation, and technical value proposition communication skills
  • Proficiency in a Windows environment and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to travel independently as required for client meetings and securing work
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The Company
504 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

Havtech provides commercial HVAC equipment, engineering and design support, building automation and controls, air distribution, hydronics, service, and energy-efficiency solutions across the Mid-Atlantic. It supports building owners, engineers, contractors, and facility managers across the HVAC system lifecycle—from planning and equipment selection through procurement, start-up, service, and ongoing optimization. The company represents more than 230 manufacturers and emphasizes reliable performance, lower operating costs, comfort, and sustainable building operations.

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