Strategic Key Account Manager — Energy Growth & Partnerships

Siemens Energy; Courbevoie; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible schedules

Professional development

International team

Training plan

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a seasoned Key Account Manager to drive the EDF relationship across Europe. You will lead global business development, coordinate a multi-disciplinary team, and align initiatives with Siemens Energy’s strategic objectives.

Your role combines strategic planning, opportunity generation, and strong customer focus to deliver sustainable growth while leveraging the company’s portfolio and global network. Paris area preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive and proven experience in strategic key account management.
• Demonstrable track record of growing large, multi-million Euro accounts in energy/industrial sectors.
• Fluency in French and English is required for client and internal communications.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills with an agile mindset.
• Experience in energy sector with background in strategy, business development, sales, or project management.
• Deep understanding of international energy landscape and related industries.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a strategic, hands-on approach.
• Native-level French and proficient English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Based in France (preferably Paris area) where EDF headquarters sit.

Responsibilities

• Own the Key Account: primary contact for EDF, lead global business development and align with Siemens Energy objectives.
• Develop and implement 3–5 year strategic plans to drive business results.
• Lead a virtual global account team and collaborate across business areas and with top management.
• Identify and generate opportunities by understanding customer needs and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Create value for the customer to differentiate Siemens Energy and drive profitable growth.
• Maintain account transparency using CRM tools like Salesforce and dashboard tracking.
• Manage complex strategic projects with diverse stakeholders to shape priorities.
• Contribute to improving account management methods and tools for the European team.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by resolving challenges and expanding the relationship through project success.

Skills

Key account management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Business development

French & English fluency

Energy industry experience

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business or Engineering

Job description

Siemens Energy is seeking a seasoned Key Account Manager to drive the EDF relationship across Europe. You will lead global business development, coordinate a multi-disciplinary team, and align initiatives with Siemens Energy’s strategic objectives.

Your role combines strategic planning, opportunity generation, and strong customer focus to deliver sustainable growth while leveraging the company’s portfolio and global network. Paris area preferred.