Account Manager

Granite Construction

Account Manager responsible for promoting and selling water resources services in Illinois. Establishing client relationships and developing prospects while ensuring effective project delivery.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeAurora • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $79,972 - $119,958 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promoting, developing, and selling water resources services
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with potential customers
Developing and identifying prospects from current clients, referrals, leads, and other sources
Preparing and issuing reports on prospect pipeline, current sales, forecasts, and market trends
Planning and attending industry trade and convention shows to generate leads
Maintaining contact with Project Managers and Operations personnel
Developing an approach to the project and tailoring WRD products and services
Preparing bid packages and recommending margins to meet strategic financial goals
Utilizing CRM system for tracking and forecasting

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Degree
One + years of sales experience in water/wastewater or related industry
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Knowledge of water well drilling/water management sales practices preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information
Ability to generate leads and close deals
Public speaking and presentation skills a must

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
sick leave
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health
mental wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales experiencewater well drillingwater management sales practiceslead generationclosing dealsreport preparationforecastingbid package preparation

Soft Skills

communication skillspublic speakingpresentation skillsrelationship building

Certifications

BS Degree