Practice Area
Automation, Material Handling Equip
Region
Southeast
Location
On-Site
Company Location
Charlotte NC
Position Id
49767

Key Account Manager

Job Description

Our client, a leading manufacturer of industrial safety and sensing technology is expanding its US commercial team. We're hiring a Key Account Manager to lead new business development and account growth, working directly with manufacturers, distributors, and industrial end users.

This is a high-autonomy, high-visibility commercial role. You'll own the full sales cycle while working closely with sales leadership, marketing, and a technical/service team to deliver measurable value to customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and manage a portfolio of key accounts and channel partners.
  • Drive new customer acquisition and expand existing accounts.
  • Build relationships with decision-makers, technical influencers, end users, and purchasing departments.
  • Use a consultative sales approach.
  • Conduct customer visits, business reviews, and technical presentations.

Who you are

  • 4-5+ years of B2B sales experience in industrial or material handling equipment markets; safety equipment experience (anti-collision systems, safety barriers, sensing/monitoring solutions) is a strong plus.
  • Experience selling capital equipment and/or subscription-based software/monitoring solutions.
  • Strong understanding of the US industrial and material handling equipment market.
  • Curious, proactive, resilient, and collaborative — comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Willingness to travel overnight 2+ nights per week.
  • Experience with CRM systems for pipeline and forecast management.

Why this role

  • A strategic, high-visibility role building a US market from the ground up, backed by an international sales, marketing, and technical team
  • Uncapped commission