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Key Account Manager

Ecolab


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Additional Job Description

WHAT YOULL DO:

This is an exciting opportunity withCoolITSystems the leading provider of scalable liquid cooling technology as a Key Account Manager (hunter focused) for targeted cloud service provider/ this role you will be expected to aggressivelyidentify pursue and win strategic opportunities expand wallet share and convert high-value prospects into long-term customers. Join our rapidly growing organization and make an impact in the data center industry by driving new business growth and accelerating market penetration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own the development and execution of a territory and account strategy focused on hunting penetrating and winning 1-3 named hyperscale liquid cooling customers or prospects.

  • Understand client needs and our competitive positioning challenges and goals to offer tailored solutions for their cooling requirements to enable growth in sales.

  • Act as the primary commercial lead for target accounts driving outbound engagement uncovering opportunities early qualifying demand and advancing prospects through the sales cycle to close.

  • Consistently build progress and close a high-quality pipeline that meets or exceedsCoolITsprogram pipeline bookings and forecast targets.

  • Lead review and negotiation of customer contracts and manage inputs from stakeholders to drive execution of contracts.

  • Develop and execute account penetration plans that create double-digit revenue growth through new program wins competitive displacement and expansion into adjacent opportunities.

  • Demonstrate technicalexpertisein data center operations and cooling solutions.

  • Collaborate internally with Operations to ensure successful project execution frominitialdiscussions to delivery and implementation.

  • Maintain a sharp point of view on industry trends competitor moves whitespace opportunities and customer buying triggers to inform pursuit strategy.

  • Providemarket insights and voice of customer feedback to guide product development and innovation.

  • Continuouslymonitorperformance metrics and quality standards driving continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

  • Potential for travel up to 40% domestically and up to 25% internationally.

WHO YOU ARE:

Basic Qualifications:

  • 8 years of experience in business development strategic sales or account management with a strong preference for candidates who have excelled in hunter-oriented roles.

  • 4 years of experience working in a manufacturing or advanced technology business.

  • Bachelor degree in Business Administration Engineering Computer Science or related field.

  • Proventrack recordof winning complex enterprise sales in a sales-led organization including originating opportunities shaping deals and closing with Fortune 50 clients.

  • Demonstrated experience with the big 5 Cloud Service Providers.

  • Strong commercial instincts with a bias for action persistence and accountability in pursuing revenue and customer outcomes.

  • Experience working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

  • Legally authorized to work in (Country) without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preference for strong technical background with experience in data center infrastructure cooling systems or related fields.

  • Experience using CRM and ERP systems such as OracleNetsuite(preferred) SAP Salesforce or ServiceNow.

Skills:

  • Strategic hunter mindset with a demonstrated ability to open doors build pursuit plans navigate complex stakeholder environments and win high-value business.

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to work effectively under time constraints and deliver results by critical deadlines.

  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams across all levels of the organization.

  • High drive resilience and urgency with the ability to adapt quickly overcome obstacles andmaintainmomentum in competitive sales cycles.

WHY COOLIT

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that willmaintainand strengthen our culture whilealigning toour vision and values.

We are a company that is full of vibrant innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Vacation and flex days and paid company-wideshutdownduring the holiday season.

  • Comprehensive benefits including Dental Drugs Optical Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.

  • Dress for your day in a casual yet professional environment.

  • Retention rewards like The Big Coffee Break that reward tenure withadditionalvacation time and a monetary bonus.

  • Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We thank every candidate inadvancehowever only those selected for an interview will be candidates for this position willbe requiredto undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

AboutCoolIT An Ecolab Company

Founded in Calgary Alberta in 2001CoolITSystems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers supercomputers and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of The Americas Fastest Growing Companies 2023 by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022 as well as the Deloitte Fast 500distinctionin both 2021 and 2022CoolITsrapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AIhigh performancecomputing and cloud solutions rapidlyexpands there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$167000 - $200800 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as experience education training geography etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical dental vision life insurance accident insurance critical illness insurance hospital indemnity insurance auto insurance home insurance pet insurance identity theft protection short-term and long-term disability 401k pension plans retirement health care benefits short-term incentives vacation (12 days) holidays parental leave employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates) discount on day care services and caregiver services adoption assistance group legal services employee assistance program employee discount program and education assistance programon-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.Click herefor additional benefits information.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website view our benefits at Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.


Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.


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Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources.

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