Trylak · 3 hours ago
Technical Account Manager – Industrial Infrastructure & Protection Systems
Trylak is a leading North American specialist in the engineering and application of high-performance surface protection systems. They are seeking an experienced Strategic Accounts Manager to join their technical sales team, focusing on providing consultative solutions for complex degradation challenges in heavy industrial sectors.
Responsibilities
Consultative Sales Excellence: Identify and engage with key stakeholders in heavy industrial sectors to provide technical solutions for asset longevity
Industry Liaison: Act as a technical advisor for facility managers and project engineers, helping them navigate NACE and SSPC standards to select the appropriate protection systems
Project Lifecycle Management: Manage the sales cycle from initial site survey and specification consulting to final delivery and application oversight
Market Expansion: Grow our footprint within specialized industrial segments, focusing on high-consequence environments where asset failure is not an option
Technical Presentations: Deliver expert-level presentations on the science of corrosion control, abrasion resistance, and chemical containment
Qualification
Required
5+ years of outside sales experience in industrial coatings, linings, or heavy construction services
Ability to read blueprints, understand chemical resistance charts, and discuss surface profile specifications
Exceptional ability to translate complex technical data into a value-based business case for C-suite and plant-level decision-makers
Willingness to travel regionally to job sites, manufacturing plants, and client headquarters (approx. 40-60%)
Proven track record of success in at least two of the following industrial sectors: Power Generation & Utilities, Water & Wastewater, Oil, Gas & Petrochemical, Pulp & Paper / Chemical Processing, Heavy Manufacturing / Mining
Preferred
A working knowledge of AMPP (formerly NACE/SSPC) standards is highly preferred
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Uncapped commission structure
Comprehensive benefits package designed for long-term career growth