Account Manager

Location
San Jose
Workplace
Hybrid
Compensation
$260k – $291k

About this role

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: San Jose CA - San Jose, CA 95112Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayAccount Manager
Puretec Industrial Water | Full-Time

Puretec Industrial Water is a family-owned leader in water treatment solutions, converting municipal water into highly purified deionized water for industrial applications across the Southwestern United States. Our systems support customers in industries ranging from solar energy to aerospace research. We are committed to providing high-quality products and services, and to fostering a culture that values both our customers and our employees.

We are seeking an Account Manager to build meaningful, long-term relationships with new and existing customers, serving as their trusted point of contact and advocate. Candidates must have prior experience in industrial water treatment. This role balances day-to-day customer care with strategic thinking, coordinating across Inside Sales, Engineering, and Service teams to make sure every customer's needs are met and their voice is heard.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of existing customers, acting as their advocate within the company
Conduct regular check-ins by phone, email, and site visits to assess satisfaction and identify new opportunities
Field new customer inquiries and route them to Inside Sales or Engineering depending on project complexity
Partner with Inside Sales on quoting and with Engineering on custom system proposals
Stay aligned with local Branch Managers and Service teams on customer expectations and site activity
Take ownership of billing issues and coordinate resolution across departments
Support the development and rollout of a CRM system alongside the Marketing team
Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, opportunities, and outstanding issues
Spend approximately 25% of your time supporting new business development with Marketing
Educate customers on Puretec's products, services, and best practices

Qualifications

Candidates must have prior experience in industrial water treatment
Proven ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
Experience coordinating across departments such as Sales, Engineering, Operations, or Service
Track record of identifying and supporting new sales opportunities within existing accounts
Experience managing multiple customer accounts simultaneously
Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot
Strong problem-solving skills, particularly around billing or service issues
Technical aptitude or experience with engineered products is a plus
High School Diploma required, some college preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Valid State Driver's License

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Paid Wellness Day, plus $100
Paid Family Day, plus $100
Paid Birthday Day off

Schedule
Account Managers typically split time between the office and the field, spending about two/three days per week in the office and two/three days with customers, depending on business needs. Quarterly in-person sales meetings are held at our Oxnard CA headquarters. Extended hours, evenings, and weekend work may be required depending on business demands.

Ready to Join the Puretec Team?

Apply today and start making water better!

https://puretecwater.com/careers/

The base pay range for this role is what we reasonably expect to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicant's experience.

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Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid wellness day
  • Paid family day
  • Paid birthday day off