Key Account Manager- Energy Vertical

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

20% discretionary annual bonus

21 days PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and disability insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

HARTING Technology Group seeks a Key Account Manager for Energy to drive business development activities in Illinois. The role involves strategic planning and execution to increase market penetration across designated accounts, requiring a technical background and strong relationship-building skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and relevant industry experience, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in technical solutions selling.
• Knowledge in the Energy, grid infrastructure market.

Responsibilities

• Map networks of key accounts and evaluate connectivity potential.
• Propose penetration plans for market share growth.
• Develop high-level business relationships with key accounts.

Skills

Technical solutions selling

Power distribution knowledge

CRM experience

Knowledge of connector products

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Computer Engineering)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions…..

We are seeking a Key Account Manager – Energy (Hybrid; based in Elgin, Illinois / Chicago, Illinois) to plan and execute business development activities to penetrate designated National and Key Accounts with the full range of HARTING products and technologies and achieve budgetary and medium term sales goals.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go-to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value-added products, and Product Development initiatives. The Key Account Manager – Energy will drive forward Energy Generation, Transmission, and Distribution across a range of Energy infrastructure applications.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Map network of manufacturing plants, design and decision making centers, supply chain methods, subcontractors, contract manufacturers and distributors associated with the designated key accounts.
• Evaluate the overall connectivity potential and determine the share of this potential by competitors on an on-going basis.
• Propose and execute with management support, medium to long term penetration plans to maximize HARTING’s share of this potential and identify profitable new product development opportunities.
• Develop business relationships at the highest possible levels within both the Key Account as the major sub-contractors, to cement the company to company relationships and early access to future business.
• Closely coordinate all project activity with both Market Development Management as well as with Product Management so as to ensure an efficient two way flow of information between HINA and the corporate divisions and departments regarding product development, evaluation of potentials and international coordination, as needed.
• Design in HARTING products in to Account’s equipment and automation lines by working closely with customer’s engineering and supply chain personnel in order to gain approval for corporate specifications or individual project approval.
• Review plans, and other customer and industry standards to develop and prepare cost effective solutions utilizing HARTING solutions.
• Analyze and propose changes in equipment, processes, or use of materials or services which would result in cost reduction or improvement in operation.
• Provide technical training to employees of client as needed.
• Prepares monthly reports to HARTING management on sales activity and forecasting monthly sales and prepare annual forecasts and medium term goals for planning purposes.
• Represent HARTING at tradeshows related to Account’s business.
• Maintain a timely and reliable record of all Account activity in CRM.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Computer Engineering).
• Experience and knowledge in the Energy, grid infrastructure market.
• Knowledge of power distribution and connector products.
• Five or more years of experience and/or training in technical solutions selling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior knowledge and use of CRM, SAP preferred.
• Travel up to 80%.

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

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HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation:

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive base salary: $125,000 - $155,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location)
• This role is eligible for a 20% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max)
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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