Description
At MULTIVAC U.S., you’re part of a purpose-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, reliable solutions that help our customers succeed.
We believe that our people are the foundation of our success, which is why we foster an environment where you can make a meaningful impact to world-class solutions, grow alongside an empowered and collaborative team aligned around shared goals, and be supported by a professional culture rooted in respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.Here, your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your career has room to thrive. If you’re passionate about doing great work with committed teammates who are driven to succeed together, we invite you to explore this opportunity and consider joining our team.
Our Key Account Manager (KAM) will directly sellMULTIVAC products and services to assigned critical key customer accounts and manage the sales process including pre-sales activities and post-sales follow-up.This position will strategically manage the long-term relationship with key accounts to maximize sales opportunities within them.The KAM will partner closely with the MULTIVAC Customer Service team to ensure that key accounts are serviced at a high level of customer satisfaction. This position will travel approximately 3-4 days a week with the remainder of the time being spent in the office to ensure proper preparation and follow-up.Candidates must be located within reasonable driving distance of a major airport.
- Develop and implement sales strategies to meet customer needs, and drive profitable sales volume and achieve key metrics
- Maintain and expand relationships with key accounts, and cross-collaborate with various departments (e.g. sales administration, customer service) to maintain and further develop relationships with such accounts
- Provide all necessary information and documentation for the completion of sales proposals and orders.Prepare detailed proposals/quotes according to customer requirements.Take responsibility for managing customer expectations as they relate to the order process.
- Leverage resources such as CRM, marketing tools, demonstration facilities, and support staff to further the sales process.
- Participate in strategic account planning process in which financial targets, performance objectives, and account management standards are established
- Maintain updated and thorough CRM data
- Employ analytical skills to monitor and report on key metrics
- Stay abreast of and report on market trends, customer trends, and competitive activity and report
- Participate in trade shows, sales meetings, industry meetings and other activities as directed
- Serve as an active student of the industry and sales profession
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or other related discipline and seven years selling custom capital equipment. Ideal candidates will also have key account management experience.
Math Ability:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.Working knowledge of CRM systems required.
Certificates and Licenses:Current valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport for travel as required by position.
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts and extreme cold and heat (non-weather).
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to walk. The associate is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.