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Shermco Industries

National Major Account Manager (Data Centers)

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
150K-180K Annually
Entry level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
150K-180K Annually
Entry level
Manage strategic relationships with major hyperscaler and colocation data center clients. Drive revenue growth, identify upsell opportunities, negotiate contracts, forecast account performance, resolve escalated issues, and maintain customer satisfaction. Serve as the primary client contact and internal liaison while engaging with executive stakeholders. The role requires experience selling electrical or related engineering services and involves 50% U.S. travel.
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Overview

 

Shermco Industries:

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Additionally, our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical, all done with an emphasis on safety and client service. Shermco is ISO certified, a member of EASA, AWEA, PEARL and is accredited by NETA, PEV, SKF & ANAB. Shermco Industries is a founding member of NETA and has one of the largest field services divisions in the industry.


Position Summary:

The National Account Manager builds long-term, high-level relationships with a Shermco’s most vital clients in the data center segment. You will act as the primary point of contact and strategic advisor, responsible for driving revenue growth, identifying up-sell opportunities, ensuring high satisfaction, and negotiating contracts to maximize client retention and value. We are seeking experience working directly with hyperscaler or colocation data centers. For example: Goog, Meta, Oracle, Sabre, Microsoft, CyrusOne, Digital Reality, Compass, Aligned Data Centers, QTS, Powerhouse, etc. 


 50% US Travel


Responsibilities
  • Strategic Relationship Management: Establishing trust with key stakeholders to secure long-term partnerships.
  • Customer Advocacy & Growth: Understanding client needs to propose solutions that ensure their success and expand account value.
  • Internal Liaison: Serving as the key link between clients and internal teams (marketing, sales, support) to meet deadlines.
  • Contract Negotiation & Forecasting: Negotiating contracts, managing budgets, and preparing regular reports on account progress.
  • Problem Resolution: Acting as the first point of escalation to solve issues and maintain satisfaction.
  • Executive Interaction: Hold meetings with c-level executives externally and internally
Qualifications

 

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a national account manager, key account manager or in a regional account manager role.
  • Colo or hyperscaler data center experience 
  • Experience selling electrical or related enginering services 
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or relevant field is highly desired
  • Communication & Negotiation: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively.
  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing sales data and tracking KPIs to inform strategies.
  • Tools: Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Key Competencies

    • Goal-Oriented: Focused on reaching sales targets and expanding company revenue.
    • Strategic Planning: Ability to create long-term account strategies.
    • Multitasking: Managing multiple high-value accounts simultaneously.
    • Executive Presence: Able to interface with executives effectively and confidently.
Pay RangeUSD $150,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

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