Strategic Key Account Manager – Major Security Clients

Axis Communications AB; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Communications AB in the Chicago area seeks a Senior Key Account Manager for the Midwest to manage major end-customer relationships and drive cross-product growth across regions. You will coordinate with sales, marketing, and technical services to support multi-year accounts and large-scale deployments.

The role requires a strong blend of technical and sales skills, relationship building, and ability to travel up to 60%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Sales, National/Key Accounts, Sales Engineering, or Project Management.
• Experience in video and physical security markets.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the point person within Axis to manage all aspects of relationship with assigned major accounts.
• Responsible for the daily management of accounts from inception to transition.
• Strategic management to deepen Axis relationship across product lines and geography.
• Involved in sales and implementation including presentations and pilot sites.

Skills

Account management

Teambuilding

Strategic planning

Communication

Technical acumen

Sales experience

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, or Information Systems

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Axis Communications AB in the Chicago area seeks a Senior Key Account Manager for the Midwest to manage major end-customer relationships and drive cross-product growth across regions. You will coordinate with sales, marketing, and technical services to support multi-year accounts and large-scale deployments.

The role requires a strong blend of technical and sales skills, relationship building, and ability to travel up to 60%.