Now Hiring - K & K Technical Group - Industrial Sales Engineer in Georgetown, KY

Full description of the position

Account Manager Automation & Manufacturing Job Type: Full-Time Job

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage a critical strategic customer account within the manufacturing and automation space. This role is focused on growing market share by building strong, long-term relationships from executive leadership to operational teams. The Account Manager will oversee a portfolio of technical solutions within the account, identify and develop new business opportunities, and position solutions that deliver measurable business value. This position works closely with internal sales, project management, and technical teams to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term partnership success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all customer account matters
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships at all organizational levels
• Oversee customer account management, including negotiating contracts and agreements to maximize profitability
• Develop and execute an account strategy aligned with customer business needs and growth objectives
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the existing account
• Position technical solutions to address customer business challenges, including ROI and IRR justification
• Lead preparation of written proposals and solution presentations
• Close business on a quarterly basis in alignment with assigned revenue goals
• Forecast and track key account metrics, including quarterly results, annual forecasts, and customer satisfaction
• Clearly communicate monthly and quarterly progress to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and participate in quarterly business reviews with the customer
• Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Project Management, Solution Design, and Partners
• Assist with client escalations and complex customer requests as needed
• Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail What We're Looking For
• Proven experience as an Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, or Business Development Manager
• Experience working in a technical, manufacturing, or production environment (automation or systems integration preferred)
• Automotive industry experience is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive and C-suite
• Experience delivering client-focused, technical solutions
• Ability to present and sell technical solutions with internal engineering and project support
• Strong understanding of how manufacturing customers justify projects using ROI, IRR, and business cases
• Hunter mentality with the ability to identify, pursue, and close new opportunities
• Experience using CRM tools (Salesforce or similar)
• Strong negotiation, listening, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple account initiatives concurrently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Sales, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Application Question(s):
• Do you have sales experience with selling manufacturing services? Work Location: In person