Key Account Manager

Advantech Europe; Paris; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantech Europe is seeking a dynamic Key Account Manager for France to drive direct sales with major Medical Equipment Builders. You will operate with a team of Product Managers, Application Engineers and Sales Support to expand Advantech’s market presence and close strategic deals.

Fluent French and English, a strong sales background, and a technical understanding of embedded systems or related fields will enable you to translate customer needs into lasting partnerships and sustained growth

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record with enterprise customers.
• Solid technical background to discuss customer needs and solutions.
• Fluent in French and English, with business communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dedicated Key Accounts (direct sales) in France.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Field Application Engineers and Sales Support.
• Identify opportunities within Medical Equipment Builders and build lasting relationships.
• Drive Advantech's market presence and sales growth in the French market.

Skills

Sales Expertise

Technical Knowledge

French Market Familiarity

Strategic Communicator

Competitive Spirit

Language Proficiency

Education

Background in computer science, electronics, Medical Equipment Builders or embedded systems

Job description

Do you want to be part of the Advantech Europe Team? With you on board, we can take a leap into the future with IoT and embedded systems!

Your responsibility

As Advantech’s representative in the field, you are our eyes and ears in the market. Together with a team of Product Managers, (Field) Application Engineers and Sales Support you will develop and maintain dedicated Key Accounts (direct sales). By focusing on the Medical Equipment Builders, your business strategy will help you building long-lasting relationships in these domains addressing the main players in the French market. We value your market knowledge and existing relationships to share a unified mission: to expand Advantech’s market presence and build lasting success.

Who are you?

We are looking for a dynamic Key Account Manager for France with a passion for sales. If you’re a driven, tech-savvy professional with a native command of French, this role offers the perfect opportunity to shine. You have:

• Sales Expertise: You excel in opening doors, identifying key contacts, and closing sales where others cannot.
• Technical Knowledge: Background in computer science, electronics, Medical Equipment Builders or embedded systems enables you to fully understand and speak to customer needs.
• French Market Familiarity: As well-versed in the embedded systems market as the locals, you bring a competitive edge.
• Strategic Communicator: You know when to listen and when to speak, balancing assertiveness with active listening.
• Competitive Spirit: Combine the drive for sales success with a cooperative, team-oriented mindset.
• Language Proficiency: Native-level French fluency and fluent proficiency in English to effectively connect with clients and stakeholders.

How do we see the future?

Does this appeal to you? The future at Advantech is promising! With double-digit sales growth in recent years, Advantech is now a stable player in the field of industrial computers. You can be part of this team! You will be surprised at what we have in store for you!

Who is Advantech?

Advantech is a leader in providing trusted, innovative products, services, and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, embedded systems, industrial automation products, and global logistics support. Next to being proud for our success by representing best in Class Company products, our employees are truly inspired by our multi-cultural international environment with more than 45 different nationalities. Advantech is a financial stable and successful market leader. Attention is paid to both your technical as well as personal development, with above average career opportunities.