Key Account Manager - Electronics/3C
Job DescriptionSummaryUnder the direction of KUKA's U.S.A. VP of Sales and Marketing and with dotted line responsibility to KUKA Roboter GmbH's Division VP, Electronics/3C for sales account management assignments, sales strategies, product management, the incumbent represents the company's products and services to select electronic/3C accounts. Manages assigned accounts and develops new accounts to generate increased sales, profitability, and market share. The Account Manager will be assigned to accounts by industry (Consumer Electronics Manufacturing).Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Combine technical expertise and business acumen to understand customer needs, processes, and strategic objectivesIdentify and develop new business opportunities and expand existing accounts to drive revenue growthDevelop and execute strategic account plans aligned with customer goals and company offeringsBuild and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including engineering, procurement, production, and leadership teamsManage the full sales cycle, from opportunity identification through negotiation and closingPresent and position products, services, and solutions to deliver clear customer valueLead proposal development, including solution design, pricing, and commercial termsCoordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver technical and commercial solutionsNegotiate contracts to achieve favorable business outcomesMaintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline management using CRM toolsMonitor market trends and competitor activities to inform strategyRepresent customer feedback internally to support product development and business decisionsEnsure accuracy of orders and alignment with agreed terms and proposalsTravel to customer sites and company locations as neededAdhere to company standards, quality systems, and safety regulationsEducation and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree or the foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or another closely related field plus 3 years of experience in a Business-to-Business Sales occupation.Preferred:Strong relationship with customer senior management, management and working-level contacts, their supplier base and the accounts' integrators.Experience selling Capital Equipment to customers in the Semiconductor or Consumer Electronics industries.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, technical manuals, customer RFQ's or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively create and deliver presentations and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Strong interpersonal skills.Additional language skills in Mandarin or Hindi preferred.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsValid US Driver's License and Valid PassportKUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.