Key Account Director – Strategic Projects Europe

Daqo Electric Europe; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Performance incentives

Local benefits

Long-term career development

Job summary

A leading power technology company in Germany is seeking a Key Account Director to manage top-tier client relationships across Europe. The role involves driving revenue growth, building partnerships, and coordinating large-scale projects. Applicants must have 7–10 years of experience in account management and strategic sales, along with strong negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package and exposure to innovative infrastructure projects across Europe.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in key account management, strategic sales, or energy/infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder customer accounts.
• Experience in AIDC (AI Data Center) environments is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow strategic relationships with key accounts in Germany, France, and other core European markets.
• Lead client engagement from opportunity identification to contract negotiation and lifecycle delivery.
• Collaborate with technical, sales, and operations teams in Europe and HQ to deliver customized energy solutions.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic sales

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

German language skills

French language skills

Job description

Founded in 1965, Daqo Group is a global leader in medium- and low-voltage power distribution equipment and smart energy solutions. With 6 production bases, 4 research institutes, and 32 manufacturing companies, and over 17,000 employees worldwide, we power critical infrastructure across data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, hydrogen power, EV charging, industrial facilities, and utility networks. With a strong foundation in Asia, we are rapidly expanding our international operations — with Europe as a key strategic focus.

As Key Account Director, you will take full ownership of our top-tier client relationships across Europe, including DSOs, EPC contractors, energy developers, and data center operators. Your mission is to drive revenue growth, build long-term partnerships, and act as a trusted advisor in large-scale projects that require deep technical integration and cross-border coordination.

You will serve as the senior point of contact for both clients and internal teams, aligning project requirements, commercial goals, and execution timelines between European stakeholders and Daqo’s global operations.

• Own and grow strategic relationships with key accounts in Germany, France, and other core European markets
• Lead client engagement from opportunity identification to contract negotiation and lifecycle delivery
• Shape and execute account-specific strategies to maximize long-term revenue and client value
• Collaborate with technical, sales, and operations teams in Europe and HQ to deliver customized energy solutions
• Oversee strategic project cycles, ensuring timeline, compliance, and performance targets are met
• Anticipate client needs and propose product innovations or service enhancements
• Represent Daqo at high-level meetings, industry conferences, and customer workshops
• Contribute to regional business planning with insights from key customer portfolios
• Fluent in English; German/French language skills are strong assets
• Based in Germany; willingness to travel across Europe (approx. 20–30%)
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in key account management, strategic sales, or energy/infrastructure projects
• Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder customer accounts and closing strategic deals
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, capable of navigating across cultures and organizational levels
• Self-driven, structured, and solution-oriented with a deep commitment to client success
• Experience in AIDC (AI Data Center) environments is a strong plus.

🌟 What We Offer

• Senior role with strategic ownership and direct business impact
• Competitive compensation package + performance incentives + local benefits
• Dynamic international team with cross-functional support
• Exposure to leading-edge infrastructure projects across Europe
• Long-term career development in a globally expanding power technology company