Account Manager HyCO
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
At Air Products we reimagine whats possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter we create solutions that launch people into space support lifesaving care in hospitals and enable the construction of groundbreaking world scale production facilities.
Reimagine Whats Possible
Air Products is seeking an Account Manager to join the U.S. HyCO West Gulf Coast team in Houston TX. This role supports customer accounts asset performance and growth opportunities within the hydrogen business and energy transition.
The Account Manager will lead account management business development contract administration technical and financial analysis and commercial support across the U.S. Gulf Coast hydrogen market.
The ideal candidate will bring strong business acumen technical aptitude customer focus and the ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver profitable business results.
Manage customer relationships contracts forecasts invoicing accounts receivable and account strategies.
Partner with operations to improve profitability reliability safety compliance cost management and system performance.
Evaluate market trends customer needs and hydrogen growth opportunities tied to decarbonization and the energy transition.
Support project development and negotiate long-term product supply agreements.
Build strong internal and external relationships while collaborating with operations business development EH&S legal finance and accounting teams.
Required Skills
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand cash flow models profitability drivers and key financial metrics including IRR OROI and NPV.
Ability to formulate and articulate winning strategies that create value for customers and the business.
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand hydrogen feedstock sourcing production distribution and fueling.
Excellent analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to deliver timely customer-facing products proposals and business outcomes.
High ethical standards with the ability to act with integrity think strategically and align work with business priorities.
Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a lean organization.
Ability to learn quickly and work pragmatically to solve complex business and customer challenges.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel Word and PowerPoint.
Minimum Hiring Requirements
Bachelors degree in business or engineering preferred; candidates with a non-technical degree must have strong technical sales or commercial experience and the ability to quickly learn the technical fundamentals of the HyCO business.
MBA preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience in technical operations commercial sales or related roles.
At least 5 years of experience in a commercial or sales role.
Knowledge of chemical petrochemical and refining end markets including emerging hydrogen markets driven by decarbonization and the energy transition.
Track record of identifying and successfully pursuing new opportunities that deliver profit not just sales.
Ability to travel to customer sites customer offices and Air Products offices within the U.S.
Valid drivers license
Whats In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
Affordable medical dental and vision insurance available day one of employment
401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match
Paid vacation holidays and sick time
Paid parental leave
Adoptionassistance
Flexible spending accounts
Life Insurance (AD&D) Supplemental AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Founded in 1940 Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation operational excellence with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine whats possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers our communities and the world.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age citizenship gender marital status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability or veteran status.
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About Company
Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the globe in positive ways every day. With more than 17,000 employees and operations in 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and ... View more