Key Account Manager

reesmarx; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading provider of Industrial Ethernet Network solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager Vertical Markets in Lyon. You will be responsible for acquiring and nurturing selected key accounts, developing sales strategies, and monitoring business performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 2 years of experience in sales and key account management. Strong negotiation skills and a customer-oriented approach are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of working experience in Sales or Key Account management.
• Understanding of market and competitive landscape in industrial communication.
• Excellent English (written and spoken) and knowledge of key languages from assigned region.

Responsabilités

• Achieve and exceed sales quota and business targets.
• Define and align strategy plan per Key Account with stakeholders.
• Identify and close new business opportunities in key accounts.

Connaissances

Customer-oriented approach

Negotiation skills

Sales skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Description du poste

Key Account Manager Vertical Markets

Vertical Markets

Mining, Oil & Gas, Process Automation

Regions

Germany and / or France

Company Overview

Our client is a leading provider of Industrial Ethernet Network solutions, delivering high-speed, secure, and dependable connectivity for automation systems. They design robust networking technologies that enable devices to seamlessly connect, communicate, and collaborate with systems, processes, and people

Role description

The Key Account Manager Vertical Markets will acquire and grow selected Key Accounts with repeatable, high volume and profitable business growth potential. You will execute the aligned account strategy and measure its success with appropriate KPI’s.

Role responsibilities

• You will use your professional sales skills to achieve and exceed the sales quota and business targets as assigned.
• Define a strategy plan per Key Account and align it with all necessary stakeholders. Derive critical tasks and execute accordingly. Constantly monitor the progress of the strategy and implement corrective measures as required.
• Identify, qualify, propose and close new business opportunities at your assigned key accounts.
• Monitor the delivery and implementation of your opportunities to make sure that customer’s expectations are met and customer satisfaction is assured.
• Collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders internally as well as with distribution partners to ensure the best possible business success and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to business success by providing market intelligence on vertical market segments (including information on business partners, competitors and key applications).

Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor's degree in engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years working experience in overall Sales, Key Account management.
• Understanding of the market, the industry, and the competitive landscape within industrial communication market
• Customer-oriented approach, with the ability to understand and respond to and understand customer needs and expectations, build and maintain strong relationships with key clients
• Understanding of the business and financial aspects of key account relationships.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies for retaining and growing key account relationships, and to identify new business opportunities.
• Good negotiation skills and the ability to effectively handle conflicts and manage sensitive situations

Additional information

• Professional Certificates / Licenses : valid driver’s license
• Language : Excellent English (written and spoken), key languages from assigned country / country group is a must.
• Travel portion of the role : as needed (40%)