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Lab Account Manager Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Lab Technician

Kingwood, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Under direct supervision of the Lab Supervisor, Manager or Director, the Lab Technician is ... Access a company-funded account to reimburse expenses that boost your physical, financial, and ...

Manage lab computing aspects of installing new, retirement and relocation of equipment * Implement ... accounts. If you share these sentiments and are prepared for the atypical, then Zifo is your ...

Manage lab computing aspects of installing new, retirement and relocation of equipment * Implement ... accounts. If you share these sentiments and are prepared for the atypical, then Zifo is your ...

Coordinate with vendors and Project Management to help design new meter sites. * Choosing the right ... Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance;

Measurement Lab Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$70 - $95/hr

Coordinate with vendors and Project Management to help design new meter sites. * Choosing the right ... Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance;

... the Plant Manager, the Quality Control Technician will be based out of the Houston, TX (77032 ... account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or ...

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How much do lab account manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for lab account manager in Houston, TX is $62,853.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,800.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lab account manager?

A Lab Account Manager is a professional responsible for managing relationships between a laboratory and its clients or accounts. They serve as the main point of contact, ensuring clients' needs are met, coordinating laboratory services, and overseeing project timelines and deliverables. Lab Account Managers also handle inquiries, provide technical support, and help drive business growth by identifying new opportunities with existing or potential clients. Their role often requires a blend of scientific knowledge and strong communication and organizational skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab account manager?

To thrive as a Lab Account Manager, you need a solid background in life sciences or laboratory operations, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in account management or sales. Familiarity with CRM software, laboratory information systems (LIS), and product knowledge related to lab equipment or services is typically required. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure effective client relationship management, driving business growth and customer satisfaction in highly technical environments.

What are some common challenges faced by lab account managers when balancing client needs with laboratory capabilities?

Lab Account Managers often navigate the challenge of aligning client expectations with the laboratory’s technical capabilities and capacity. This requires clear communication and active problem-solving, especially when clients request services outside the lab’s standard offerings or tight turnaround times. Success in this role involves understanding both the scientific aspects and business priorities, ensuring clients receive accurate information about feasibility and timelines. Building strong internal relationships with lab technicians and management also helps resolve challenges efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Lab Account Manager job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,853 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Key Account Manager - TX/LA - Sani Professional

PDI

Houston, TX • On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Driven by a commitment to research, quality and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team!
POSITION PURPOSE
*This position will support the Central/South Texas and Louisiana territory* The purpose of this position is build market share of Sani Professional products within the foodservice channel. This will be accomplished through product presentations and demonstrations, which leads to closed sales to target customers within the territory. This position acts as a direct voice to our customers and will build our business through the offering of Food Safety solutions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
Regarding End-User/Operator Development & Management (70%):
  • Build and maintain relationships with top operators in market
  • Focus on strengthening line by expanding assortment at key locations
  • Develop, maintain and expand relationships with key purchase influencers (e.g., food safety, marketing) as well as economic buyers (e.g., purchasing, operations)
  • Reports regularly on sales activities and opportunities and reviews progress against forecast and budget with National Account Manager

  • Maintains sales activity files on all current and potential customers; Maintains pertinent documents. Maintains a complete inventory of samples of all products sold by the Company and provides those samples on an as needed basis to operator and distributor customers.
  • Performs such other duties as assigned.

Regarding Distributor Development & Management (15%):
  • Build and maintain relationships with key distributor management
  • Negotiate marketing plans, conduct business reviews
  • Resolve key distributor problems, including deduction reconciliation, leveraging inside teammates as necessary.
  • Reports regularly on sales activities and opportunities and reviews progress against forecast and budget with National Account Manager
  • Conducts distributor sales meetings to ensure Sani Professional's full product line is properly presented and sold.

Regarding Administrative Duties (10%):
  • Plans and operates within established corporate guidelines to maintain expenditures within budget allocations. Acts judiciously in the use of company assets and resource
    Organization Analysis
  • Review/analyze sales and trade spends reports (self, customers, etc.)
  • Documents sales activities in a timely manner. Maintains profiles of all current and prospective customers and maintains pertinent documents such as proposals, supply agreements and memos regarding status meetings with distributors, brokers and key end users.

Miscellaneous (5%):
  • Up to 50% travel as needed.
  • Discipline to work out of a home office
  • Adherence to corporate policies as required

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
  • Regional Top Line Sales Revenue vs. Budget
  • Operator account development vs. Objectives
  • Distributor growth vs. Objectives

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:
  • 4-year college degree is preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
  • Must have in depth knowledge of the foodservice industry including operator segments and distributors.
  • Must have solid understanding of the sales cycle and sales techniques.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
  • Minimum of 3 years of verifiable sales results in the foodservice industry working for leading Companies i.e. Pactiv, Hutahmaki, SCA, Eco Lab, etc.
  • Must have current relationships with Key operator and distributor customers within assigned Region.

SKILLS / ABILITIES:
  • Must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills along with strong negotiating skills, be a self- starter capable of working independently, as well as part of a team.
  • Must take pride in results and accountability for performance.

SALARY RANGE:
  • $85,000 - $100,000 annually

BENEFITS
PDI is pleased to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits for our associates, which includes:
  • Medical, behavioral & prescription drug coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match and profit sharing
  • Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short & long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health Advocacy Program

PDI also offers many voluntary benefits such as: Legal services, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, ID theft and fraud protection, pet insurance and employee discounts.
At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide associates with paid time off programs including: sick & safe leave, vacation, company & floating holidays, paid parental leave, and depending on the position we also offer summer hours and flex place/flex time options.
Additional benefits for Sales Associates: All of our sales professionals are eligible to participate in a monthly car allowance, mileage reimbursement, company issued phone and laptop
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