Junior Account Manager (m/f/d) ZIP 012

Molex; Walldorf; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a motivated Junior Account Manager to support growth across Northern and Eastern Germany. This entry-level role combines sales, technical understanding, and relationship-building within a global technology leader.

You will work with experienced teams to identify opportunities, manage customer accounts, and help customers apply Molex solutions while developing your commercial and product knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 0–3 years in sales, BD, or account management.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in Northern/Eastern Germany.
• Support existing customer accounts and build new relationships.
• Conduct customer visits and virtual meetings to capture requirements.
• Promote Molex portfolio including connectors and interconnect solutions.
• Develop and maintain a Salesforce opportunity pipeline.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Customer Service and distribution partners.
• Support business planning to ensure profitable growth.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer developments.
• Participate in industry events, trade shows and workshops.
• Maintain forecasts and customer records in Salesforce.

Skills

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Self-motivated

German language

English language

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Your Job

Molex is seeking a motivated and ambitious Junior Account Manager to support growth within Northern and Eastern Germany (ZIP regions 0, 1 and 2). This role is an excellent opportunity for an early-career sales professional looking to develop commercial, technical, and relationship-building skills within a global technology leader.

Working closely with experienced sales professionals, Business Development Managers, Distribution Partners, and Product Specialists, you will identify new business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and help customers solve technical challenges using the broad Molex portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within assigned territories and target markets.
• Support existing customer accounts while building relationships with new customers and prospects.
• Conduct customer visits and virtual meetings to understand application requirements and business needs.
• Promote the full Molex portfolio, including connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions.
• Develop and maintain a healthy Salesforce opportunity pipeline.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Product Management, Engineering, Customer Service, and Distribution Partners.
• Support business planning activities to ensure profitable growth consistent with Molex objectives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer developments.
• Participate in industry events, trade shows, and customer workshops.
• Maintain accurate forecasts, customer records, and sales activities within Salesforce.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 0-3 years of professional experience in sales, business development, account management, engineering, or a commercial role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently within Germany.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Interest in electronics, industrial automation, transportation, data communications, medical, or related technology markets.
• Experience gained through internships, apprenticeships, technical studies, or sales support roles.
• Exposure to CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Understanding of technical products and customer applications.
• Additional European language skills.
• Experience working with distributors or channel partners.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.