National Account Executive - Services
OBR Cooling Towers · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridSalesFull-time
National Account Executive – Services
Founded in 1994, OBR is a provider of mission-critical cooling technology services, including repair and rebuild, inspection, maintenance, and related field services across the United States. Headquartered in Northwood, Ohio, with more than 400+ employees, OBR serves a number of end markets through 12 offices, including semiconductor, water and wastewater, food and agriculture, power generation, commercial, healthcare, petrochemical, refinery, and data centers, among others.
Roles/Tasks of the Position
- Identify, pursue, and close new national and regional accounts across a mix of industries.
- Proactively prospect through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and industry events.
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline focused on long-term, repeatable service revenue.
- Develop customized service solutions leveraging OBR’s cleaning, disinfection, and preventative maintenance capabilities.
- Sell multi-year and multi-site service agreements.
- Conduct in-person and virtual sales meetings with facility managers, operations leaders, engineers, procurement, and executive stakeholders.
- Understand customer pain points related to safety, compliance, system reliability, and uptime.
- Position OBR as a trusted national service partner rather than a transactional vendor.
- Prepare and deliver professional proposals, presentations, and pricing strategies.
- Negotiate contracts and close deals in alignment with company goals and margins.
- Partner with operations, service managers, and leadership to ensure accurate scope, pricing, and execution.
- Cook up site visits, assessments, and walk-throughs as part of the sales process.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and activity tracking.
- Provide market feedback on customer needs, competitive activity, and service opportunities.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales or related field, with a minimum of three (3) years of professional B2B sales experience required.
- Proven success in a hunter-focused B2B sales role, preferably in services or industrial environments.
- Experience selling facility services, preventative maintenance, mechanical services, or similar recurring service offerings.
- Demonstrated ability to close complex, multi-location or national accounts.
- Comfortable with extensive travel (50%+).
- Strong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Ability to engage decision makers at multiple organizational levels.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and accountable.
- Experience selling cooling tower services, water treatment, mechanical services, or industrial maintenance preferred.
- Familiarity with regulated environments (safety, compliance, health, or environmental standards) preferred.
- CRM experience (Salesforce or similar) preferred.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent acquisition of new national and multi-site customers.
- Strong pipeline development and predictable revenue growth.
- Long-term service agreements that expand OBR’s national presence.
- Trusted advisor relationships with key decision makers.
Why Join OBR
- National brand with strong technical and operational capabilities.
- High-impact role with visibility and growth potential.
- Opportunity to shape national account strategy and expansion.
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
Prerequisites & Requirements
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening (up to a 10-panel urinalysis, as permitted by applicable federal, state, and local laws) and a breath alcohol test.
- Valid Driver's License and proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Satisfactory background check.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: A salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- Roth 401(k) Plan: A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Health Savings Account: OBR providers employer contributions to your HSA.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training and workshops.
- Life Insurance: OBR provides company-paid coverage, with voluntary options available for employees and their families.
- Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Injury: Voluntary insurances options available.
- Per Diem, Mileage, and Gas: OBR provides fuel reimbursement for business travel under company guidelines.