Technical Account Manager

Brookwood Recruitment Ltd; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer seeks an experienced Audio Visual Account Manager for the Stuttgart area. This high-level sales role involves maintaining relationships with resellers and end users, engaging with partners, and conducting market research. The ideal candidate is fluent in German and English, with a strong background in sales within the audio-visual sector. This opportunity offers a chance to significantly impact sales performance and client satisfaction in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Must have a background in high-level sales, preferably in the audio-visual industry.
• Experience engaging with dealers, consultants, and end users is necessary.
• Proven track record in managing customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with sales teams of top dealers, consultants, and key end users.
• Proactively follow up on past projects and evaluate potential new partnerships.
• Conduct market research and communicate with product marketing.

Skills

Fluent in German and English

Strong relationship-building skills

Sales experience

Job description

Audio Visual Account Manager - Global Manufacturer

Stuttgart / Baden Wurttemberg area.

Fluent in German and English

The Account Manager position is a high-level sales role within the Sales Department, focused on outside sales activities in the Baden-Württemberg territory and surrounding areas. The Account Manager is responsible for maintaining relationships with resellers, consultants, and end users within this region across all sales matters.

Main Responsibilities

Pre-Sales

• Maintain close contact with the sales teams of top dealers, consultants, and key end users in the assigned area.
• Proactively build personal relationships and maintain strong professional rapport.
• Engage directly, or through partners, with key end users.
• Visit active resellers and consultants/planners on a regular basis.
• Ensure partners are aware of new products and their advantages compared to competitors.
• Provide reactive support to resellers, consultants, and end users regarding project requests, tenders, dealer shows, and trade shows.

After-Sales

• Proactively contact top resellers regarding completed projects and end-user satisfaction.
• Visit prospects on site at the request of the Inside Sales team or senior management, and evaluate potential new dealers arising from web requests, calls, or trade shows.
• Visit end users and consultants following direct requests or dealer referrals.

Marketing

• Discuss with top dealer sales teams any requested products or product changes relevant to their market and competitive landscape.
• Conduct research in specific product areas at the request of the product marketing group, including pricing, competition, and sales initiatives.

To apply, contact Louise Wright, Director of Audio Visual Technical Recruitment.