Remote Key Account Leader: Growth & Strategy

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

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.