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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.

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