Full-Time

Account Manager

Crest Industries

Crest Industries

51-200 employees

EPC contractor for design-to-construction projects

No salary listed

La Porte, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)

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Requirements
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in business development, account management, or sales—preferably within the turnaround or industrial services sectors.
  • Deep understanding of the industrial contracting landscape, particularly within refineries, petrochemical, and chemical facilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to connect across a wide range of stakeholders.
  • High level of professionalism and presence when attending events or representing the company publicly.
  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite, and sales tracking tools.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, ensuring consistent communication, trust, and satisfaction.
  • Proactively manage and grow existing client relationships by understanding their operational needs and aligning Optimal’s service offerings.
  • Collaborate with internal operations, estimating, and project teams to ensure client expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Attend and represent the company at client functions, industry events, trade shows, and local networking opportunities (e.g., golf tournaments, association meetings, and plant-related events).
  • Identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities within current accounts and coordinate with the estimating and project teams to deliver proposals.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, competitor activity, and market dynamics in the industrial services sector.
  • Track all client interactions, sales activities, and account updates in CRM or sales tracking systems.
  • Work with leadership to develop and execute client retention and satisfaction strategies.
  • Support bid preparation by gathering client intelligence and helping shape proposals that reflect client-specific value propositions.

Crest Operations provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for construction and industrial projects, handling design, procurement, and on-site construction. It delivers a turnkey, vertically integrated solution under one contract, coordinating engineering, materials, subcontractors, and construction to speed delivery. With 60+ years of experience, it combines reliability and full control of planning and execution to enable faster timelines and premium pricing, supported by repeat business. Its goal is to efficiently complete complex EPC projects for utilities, industrial firms, and large infrastructure programs by leveraging integrated capabilities and a proven reputation for quality.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pineville, Kentucky

Founded

1958

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What believers are saying

  • DTPS broke ground October 28, 2025, with completion targeted for December 2026.
  • Beta Engineering highlighted data-center substations in September 2026, riding utility-load demand.
  • Crest's 2026 recruiting calendar and award posts signal active hiring and workplace investment.

What critics are saying

  • No public 2026 revenue disclosure makes financial health opaque for candidates.
  • Construction and turnaround work faces project concentration risk if utility or petrochemical awards slip.
  • Heavy dependence on Louisiana operations creates a single-region disruption risk from hurricanes or port bottlenecks.

What makes Crest Industries unique

  • Beta Engineering markets 50-plus years of utility substation EPC experience in 2026.
  • Crest's vertically integrated Louisiana platform spans design, fabrication, construction, and industrial services.
  • Crest opened a $23.578 million DTPS manufacturing facility, signaling customer embeddedness.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Corporate Fitness Plan

Company News

Crest Operations
May 1st, 2026
Crest celebrates four years of partnership with Glass Act Recycling.

Crest celebrates four years of partnership with Glass Act Recycling. Alexandria, LA - May 1, 2026 - Crest Industries is proud to celebrate four years of collaboration and support for Glass Act Recycling. Founded in 2022, Glass Act Recycling is a non-profit organization with the goal of reducing glass waste in the local landfill. The closed-loop facility accepts glass donations from central Louisiana residents, processes the materials, and then repurposes the crushed glass into various products like sandblasting media, filtration products, and crafting supplies. From fundraising and volunteer work, to regional student outreach and facility projects, Crest and Glass Act have built a partnership based on trust, collaboration and a shared vision for supporting the local community. The group's signature collaboration is the Rapides Parish Schools Glass Recycling Drive celebrated during Earth Day and Love the Boot Week each year. "Sustainability is a group effort," says Sarah Laborde, Crest Industries Communications and Sustainability Manager. "Everyone can have an individual impact, but when we come together, the possibilities are limitless." The 2026 School Glass Drive received record-breaking glass donations and diverted more than 5,000 pounds of glass from local landfills in a single weekend.