Building Automation Account Manager - Minnesota


USA
Permanent
$120,000 - $160,000 USD a year
Automation and Controls
PR/604096_1785831980
Building Automation Account Manager - Minnesota

Building Automation Account Manager

📍 Minnesota, USA 💰 Up to $170,000 OTE (Base Salary + Commission)

Take Ownership of Key Building Automation Accounts

Are you an experienced sales or account management professional within the Building Automation Systems (BAS) industry? Do you enjoy developing long-term client relationships and driving business growth across complex facilities?
We are seeking a Building Automation Account Manager to join a highly knowledgeable and supportive team in Minnesota. This is an exciting opportunity to manage and grow established client relationships while working alongside industry experts who will support your continued professional development.
Whether your ambition is to become a senior leader, a technical specialist, or expand into new markets, the career progression opportunities are genuinely flexible and tailored to your goals.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Manage and develop key customer accounts across Minnesota
  • Build long-term relationships with facility owners, operators, and decision-makers
  • Identify opportunities for service agreements, upgrades, retrofits, and new projects
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and technical teams to deliver customer solutions
  • Maintain a strong sales pipeline and consistently achieve growth targets
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the project lifecycle

Target Accounts

You'll work with a variety of commercial and institutional facilities, including:
  • Commercial office buildings
  • Schools and universities
  • Hospitals and healthcare facilities
  • Research laboratories
  • Industrial and specialised facilities

What We're Looking For

Essential

  • 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or account management
  • Experience managing customer relationships within building services, controls, HVAC, energy management, or automation markets
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Must be based in Minnesota or willing to relocate

Preferred

  • Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • Experience with DDC controls and building controls platforms
  • Familiarity with systems such as Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell, Tridium Niagara, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Distech, Alerton, Automated Logic, or similar technologies
  • Understanding of commercial building operations and energy efficiency solutions

What's on Offer

  • Earning potential of up to $170,000 OTE
  • Strong base salary with uncapped commission opportunity
  • Established customer base and growth potential
  • Flexible career progression pathways
  • Collaborative and highly experienced team environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunity to work with leading building automation technologies

Apply Today

If you're an ambitious account manager or sales professional looking to grow your career within the building automation industry, we'd love to speak with you.
Join a business where your success is recognised, your development is encouraged, and your career path is shaped around your ambitions.

FAQs

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