Industrial Client Account Manager

Trilon Group

. Develop, maintain, and grow strong relationships with key industrial clients across multiple levels of client organizations.

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeGulfport • Mississippi • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining client relationships within industrial sectors, with a strong focus on business development, strategic account planning, and understanding of engineering and environmental services. Capable of effectively connecting client needs with technical solutions while managing multiple opportunities and fostering long-term partnerships.

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Client Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Account PlanningProposal DevelopmentEngineering and Environmental Services

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAccount PlanningOpportunity IdentificationProposal DevelopmentContract NegotiationsSite DevelopmentPermitting/ComplianceWater and Wastewater Services

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsNegotiation SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure

Industry Keywords

Industrial ClientsEngineering ConsultingEnvironmental ServicesIndustrial InfrastructureMarket ConditionsRegulatory DriversClient Investment PrioritiesNetworking EventsClient-Facing ActivitiesA/E/C Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and grow strong relationships with key industrial clients across multiple levels of client organizations.
Understand clients’ businesses, facilities, operational priorities, capital plans, and technical and environmental challenges.
Develop and execute strategic account plans focused on client satisfaction, relationship growth, revenue opportunities, and long-term partnerships.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and prospective industrial accounts.
Lead and support opportunity development, including client positioning, capture planning, proposal strategy, presentations, and contract negotiations.
Connect client needs with Waggoner’s engineering, environmental, water/wastewater, and other technical capabilities.
Collaborate with project managers and technical teams throughout project delivery to maintain client communication and address concerns.
Monitor industrial market conditions, regulatory drivers, client investment priorities, and competitive activity.
Represent Waggoner at industry organizations, conferences, networking events, and client-facing activities.
Track account activity, opportunities, relationship development, and business development efforts; communicate insights with leadership.
Share market knowledge and help teams develop effective approaches for serving and growing industrial accounts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within engineering consulting, environmental services, industrial infrastructure, or a related A/E/C environment.
Experience working with industrial clients and a strong understanding of the needs, challenges, and decision-making processes within industrial organizations.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services and grow accounts.
Experience with business development activities such as account planning, opportunity identification, proposal development, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
Working knowledge of engineering and environmental services supporting industrial facilities, such as water and wastewater, infrastructure, permitting/compliance, site development, or related services.
Ability to understand client business and technical challenges and effectively connect those needs with appropriate technical resources and solutions.
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact effectively with client leadership, technical professionals, project teams, and internal stakeholders.
Strong organizational and strategic-thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple client relationships and opportunities simultaneously.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients, visit project sites, and participate in industry events.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and/or an advanced degree is a plus but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

WEI Incentive Program
Healthy Workplace Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Competitive Health Benefits
Career Development and Training
Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
Community Service Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer