Remote Account Manager

Bekaert NV; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekaert is seeking a seasoned Key Account Manager to lead and grow strategic manufacturing accounts in the US and Mexico. You will drive volume, profitability, and sustainable relationships by leveraging global resources and technical expertise.

Required are 5–7 years in account management in manufacturing, a BA/BS degree, Advanced Excel, project management, and strong English; Spanish is a plus. Willingness to travel up to 40% is essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (Engineering, Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing) preferred.
• Advanced Excel user required.
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Customer service orientation.
• Willingness to travel 30–40%.
• English required; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key manufacturing accounts in the US and MX with volume and profitability gains.
• Develop new opportunities and build sustainable business relationships leveraging technical prowess and global resources.
• Deliver superior customer service and coordinate with inside sales, manufacturing, and quality control departments.
• Price and contract negotiations; establish and exceed yearly territory sales budget.
• Coordinate account service with inside sales; resolve customer complaints with cross-functional teams.
• Travel and entertainment budget control; travel up to 30–40%.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Project Management

Customer Service Orientation

Travel & Entertainment Budget Control

English required

Spanish is a plus

Education

BA/BS degree (Engineering, Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing)

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Your Impact as Key Account Manager

Manage and grow key manufacturing accounts in the /US and MX with volume and profitability pool gains. Develop new opportunities and build sustainable business relationships that solve problems with technical prowess leveraging Bekaert’s global resources.

Manage existing key accounts delivering superior customer service. Target and develop new business opportunities to increase market share. Launch new solutions with customers in the manufacturing industry. Daily management, supply chain and accounts receivables activities. Price and contract negotiations. Establish and exceed yearly territory sales budget. Coordinate account’s service with respective inside sales team. Resolve customer complaints with collaboration of manufacturing and quality control departments. BA/BS degree (preferably Engineering, Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing) Advanced Excel user Project Management Customer Service Orientation Travel and Entertainment Budget Control Minimum of 2-3 years sales experience Willingness and ability to travel upwards of 30%-40% English required, Spanish is a plus. Minimum 5-7 years of proven experience as an Account Manager or in a similar role, preferably in the industrial or manufacturing sector.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.