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Account Director, Power

Portland, OR · On-site

$174K - $223K/yr

ERM is looking for a Key Client Account Director (Electric Utility) to join us and take ownership of one of ERM's most strategically important utility relationships in the western United States-an ...

Account Director, Power

Portland, OR · On-site

$174K - $223K/yr

ERM is looking for a Key Client Account Director (Electric Utility) to join us and take ownership of one of ERM's most strategically important utility relationships in the western United States-an ...

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How much do key account jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for key account in Portland, OR is $98,164.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,400.00 and $117,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do key account managers typically collaborate with other departments to meet client needs?

Key Account Managers work closely with teams such as sales, marketing, customer support, and product development to ensure client requirements are fully understood and met. They often serve as the main point of contact, communicating client feedback and coordinating solutions across departments. Successful collaboration is essential for delivering tailored solutions, resolving issues promptly, and building long-term client relationships. Regular meetings and clear communication help align internal teams with the client's goals.

What does a key account do?

A key account manager is responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with the company's most important clients. They coordinate sales strategies, address client needs, and ensure customer satisfaction to secure long-term business partnerships.

What is a key account?

A Key Account refers to a client or customer that is of strategic importance to a business due to the volume of sales, long-term partnership potential, or influence within the market. Key Account Managers are responsible for maintaining and growing these valuable relationships by understanding client needs, offering tailored solutions, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Managing key accounts often involves cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and regular communication to deliver exceptional service and drive mutual business success.

What is the difference between Key Account vs Sales Executive?

AspectKey AccountSales Executive
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field; experience in account managementOften a bachelor’s degree; sales training or certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentCorporate office, client meetings, account managementField sales, client visits, retail or B2B settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in B2B industries like manufacturing, tech, and wholesaleCommon across retail, tech, and service sectors
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding account management roles, client relationship focusSales targets, client acquisition, and outreach

Key Account professionals focus on managing existing client relationships, ensuring retention and growth within assigned accounts. Sales Executives primarily focus on acquiring new clients and meeting sales targets. While both roles involve client interaction, Key Account roles emphasize long-term relationship management, whereas Sales Executives are more focused on new business development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a key account manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Key Account Manager, you need expertise in sales strategy, relationship management, negotiation, and a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and sometimes certifications in sales or account management are typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills help build strong client relationships and drive business growth. These skills are crucial for retaining major clients, maximizing revenue, and ensuring long-term company success.
What are the most commonly searched types of Key Account jobs in Portland, OR? The most popular types of Key Account jobs in Portland, OR are:
Infographic showing various Key Account job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,164 per year, or $47.2 per hour.

Strategic Account Representative-Key Accounts

Danaher

Portland, OR • On-site, Remote

$157K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Danaher rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper-everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 80-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Key Account Representative (GAR) is responsible in managing customer relationships regionally/geographically with a single or multiple segments/locations of Global Customer Companies (Mainly Micron BOISE & Manassas + Global foundries in Malta for now. Can be changed or added in future) across the Semiconductor industry. He / she focused on serving the customer's global footprint within a defined region/geography/location(s), implementing a focused growth strategy by account, to create value for the customer by utilizing the resources across Pall and therefore achieving competitive differentiation and profitable growth. The GAR will be responsible to achieve core growth (Orders & Shipments), within allocated SG&A for specific Global Strategic Account(s) or section/part thereof.

This position reports to the Global Strategic Account Manger and is part of the MicroE Global Strategic Account Team located in United States of America (preferably BOISE Idaho or West US) and will be a remote role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Implement account strategies & plans, designed to achieve order, revenue, and margin projections for Assigned Account (s)

  • Communicate and Implement negotiated commercial terms

  • Monitor Competitive Activity and report back to Global Account Manager

  • Maintain Customer Profile and SWOT for Assigned Accounts Including Sales Potential, Operating Structure, Sites, Contacts, and Other Information as needed

  • Leveraging Marketing (Product Management, Product Planning), SLS, Regional Sales & Commercial Operations / Customer Service to serve assigned customer(s) and identify and communicate unmet customer needs, new product development through partnering with Technology, Marketing & SLS

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or Science

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in Sales/key account management experience - preferably in the Semiconductor Industry

  • Excellent communication skills, Analytical, structured thinking and highly proactive

  • Demonstrates expertise in partnering with customers, building sustainable relationships and leveraging customer insights and decision criteria to drive solutions and strategies across the organization

  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing business requirements, processes, and priorities.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to travel domestically up to 45-55% as required

  • Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Pall we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Pall can provide.

The base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000. This role is also eligible for Sales Incentive Plan (SIP). The total target compensation at plan (base + SIP) is $157,000 - $185,000 annually. Actual SIP earnings may exceed or fall below the target based on individual sales performance. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


For more information, visit www.danaher.com.


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We are a science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges, and improving quality of life around the world. A global family of more than 20 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today's most dynamic, growing industries.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1984