Demo

Technical Key Account Manager

Kion Group AG
Summerville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

KION North America is a proud provider of Linde Material Handling equipment in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. As members of the KION Group, we rank among the world's foremost makers of forklift trucks and automated material handling solutions. With offices & manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, U.S.A., the company proudly produces material handling solutions known for innovative technologies, reduced energy consumption, and low operating costs. Linde sells and supports these solutions with an independent dealer network, offering best-in-class after-sales support, parts, and financing across North America.

The Technical Key Account Manager is responsible for the promotion of the KION brand to key accounts, the sale of selected products to key segments, and support for the development of new products for the assigned vertical collaboratively working with the North America dealer network. Responsible for maximizing business opportunities for new and assigned accounts.

What we offer :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Develop strategy leading with technology to fulfill customer supply chain initiatives resulting in Fleet, Forklift, Advanced Applications and Automation sales.
  • Proactively identify, support and secure new customers and business within assigned vertical markets.
  • Develop strategic customer business plans to achieve annual volume and profit objectives.
  • Coordinate and lead in presenting new products, programs, pricing, and general management of our business.
  • Create and maintain excellent working relationships with all new and established accounts.
  • Communicate account priorities and engage the cross functional team to drive business results.

Tasks and Qualifications :

Qualifications :

  • Strong negotiation and selling skills
  • Strong in profitable sales, eager to find value for customers in complex automation projects
  • Five years of direct sales experience with key account management or consultative selling responsibilities with a proven track record in growing key accounts, preferred
  • 5 years' experience in the field of intralogistics automation processes and software structures, preferably relating to AGVs
  • Experience and understanding in the planning, design and implementation of intralogistics systems
  • Market and industry knowledge and association network desirable
  • Ability to meet established quotas
  • Strong analytical abilities and organizational skills
  • Self-starter who presents a professional image and attitude
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
  • Experience in the forklift industry preferred
  • Education :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field
  • If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Technical Key Account Manager?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Technical Key Account Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $78,252 - $113,319
    Income Estimation: 
    $168,296 - $226,155
    Income Estimation: 
    $103,275 - $152,386
    Income Estimation: 
    $78,252 - $113,319
    Income Estimation: 
    $168,296 - $226,155
    Income Estimation: 
    $103,275 - $152,386
    Income Estimation: 
    $130,351 - $192,268
    Income Estimation: 
    $168,526 - $245,699
    Income Estimation: 
    $60,382 - $85,313
    Income Estimation: 
    $109,535 - $156,850
    Income Estimation: 
    $78,252 - $113,319
    Income Estimation: 
    $71,143 - $86,536
    Income Estimation: 
    $73,461 - $153,404
    Income Estimation: 
    $103,275 - $152,386
    Income Estimation: 
    $133,333 - $194,768
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Kion Group AG

    Kion Group AG
    Hired Organization Address Summerville, SC Full Time
    KION North America is a proud provider of Linde Material Handling equipment in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. As members o...
    Kion Group AG
    Hired Organization Address Summerville, SC Full Time
    As Regional Sales Manager, you will manage and engage with independent retail distributor / dealership to facilitate and...
    Kion Group AG
    Hired Organization Address Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
    Dematic is seeking a versatile Engineering Analyst to enhance our global solution costing capabilities. In this role, yo...
    Kion Group AG
    Hired Organization Address Atlanta, GA Full Time
    Dematic is a leading provider of intelligent automated solutions for manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Demat...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Technical Key Account Manager jobs in the Summerville, SC area that may be a better fit.

    Technical Sales Training Program - Services (July, 2025) – Associate Account Manager

    Services (July, 2025) – Associate Account Manager - Trane Technologies Careers, Charleston, SC

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!