Key Account Project Manager

KONE; Lisle (IL); Remote; USD 163,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

401K Employer Match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Visi

Job summary

KONE is seeking a remote-based Key Account Manager with a primary location in Lisle, IL, open to candidates outside Illinois. You will manage Core accounts, drive retention and revenue growth, and coordinate with field and sales teams on service, repairs and modernization opportunities.

The role emphasizes contract alignment, asset planning, and senior-stakeholder relationship management, while supporting a flexible, engaging, safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience leading major accounts with retention and growth focus.
• Strong collaboration across sales, operations and finance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for Core accounts and manage performance.
• Develop account strategies for retention, revenue growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with branches and regional teams for consistent execution.
• Oversee contract management and alignment with pricing and terms.
• Identify opportunities across service, repairs, modernization and new equipment.

Skills

Key account management

Sales management

Financial acumen

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related industry

7-10 years senior account management or sales management experience

Job description

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team and support our major national accounts with both operational and sales activities? As our Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for the retention, growth and value of the account, asset/capital planning, contract management and ensuring the customer’s performance goals and account management objectives are met /exceeded.

Please note: This is a remote-based position with a primary location in Lisle, IL and open to considering candidates that reside outside of Illinois.

JOB DUTIES:

• Customer & Portfolio Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Core accounts, managing customer needs, account performance, escalations, and overall relationship health.
• Retention & Profitable Growth: Develop and execute account strategies focused on customer retention, revenue growth, profitability, and expanding KONE’s share of wallet.
• Field Collaboration: Partner closely with branches, districts, and regional teams to align customer expectations with local execution, resolve issues, and ensure a consistent customer experience.
• Contract Management: Maintain strong understanding of customer agreements and ensure alignment with contractual scope, pricing, terms and conditions, equipment, and locations.
• Sales & Business Development: Identify and advance opportunities across service, repairs, modernization, and new equipment, coordinating with Field and sales teams throughout the sales process.
• Account Planning: Develop proactive account and asset strategies based on customer priorities, equipment needs, business objectives, and long-term capital plans.
• Performance & Reporting: Analyze account performance, financial results, risks, and opportunities; develop actionable plans and present business reviews to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Relationship Management: Build trusted relationships across the customer organization, including senior decision-makers, while strengthening KONE’s position as a strategic partner.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related industry In lieu of degree, 7-10 years senior account management or sales management experience
• The ideal background will bring understanding of sales and operations of all business lines, financial acumen, and collaboration skills ranging from written to verbal.
• General management experience, desirable

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation We value your authentic self. Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment. Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• 401K Employer Match
• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
• Well-being Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Family & Medical Leave
• Parental Leave
• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Buy-Up Long-term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Insurance
• KONE Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits

This role has been categorized as a remote position. Remote employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any location within the area of the role’s scope of responsibility.

The national hiring range for this role is $152,600 - $200,235. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. We will also consider candidates in Lisle IL. The hiring range for Lisle is $163,300 - $214,305. Variable Compensation KONE 60/40 Annual Bonus plan at 25% Target Incentive based on achievement of company goals and individual goals

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.