Strategic Account Manager - Inspections

LRQA • Houston, TX

1d • $90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Strategic Account Manager – Houston / Greater Texas & Louisiana Region Are you a dynamic sales professional with a passion for building strategic relationships and driving business growth? LRQA is looking for a Strategic Account Manager to join our team in Houston or the Greater Texas/Louisiana region, playing a pivotal role in expanding our market presence and delivering exceptional client satisfaction in inspection services. If you’re ready to make a real impact and grow with a global leader, we want to hear from you. Why this role matters As a Strategic Account Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our client relationships and business growth, helping shape how LRQA delivers excellence in inspections. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders to drive sales, develop innovative solutions, and ensure our clients thrive.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Strategic Account Management or a sales role in the inspections field.
• Familiarity with industrial inspection standards (e.g., ASTM, ASME, PED).
• Proven track record of achieving annual sales targets in a B2B environment.
• Experience working with large strategic organizations to develop tailored sales solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to grow contract values with large accounts through year-on-year double-digit growth.
• Experience preparing and delivering proposals and presentations to senior-level audiences.
• Knowledge of managing quotations, bids, proposals, and pricing strategies to achieve margins.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the business assurance sector is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive New Business – Identify and secure opportunities within existing and target strategic accounts.
• Build Strong Relationships – Cultivate trust and collaboration with key client stakeholders.
• Lead Sales Initiatives – Own strategic sales efforts to maximize revenue and growth.
• Promote Innovation – Introduce new products and services from our expanding LRQA portfolio to meet client needs.
• Contribute to Strategic Bids – Support bid processes with your expertise and insights.
• Local Leadership – Serve as the local lead for strategic accounts, partnering with Global Account Managers to drive results.
• Achieve Performance Goals – Focus on retention, revenue growth, and new client acquisition.
• Develop Strategic Plans – Design and execute comprehensive account plans aligned with our growth objectives.
• Manage Pipelines – Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure a strong, growing sales pipeline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed