Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager - Key Accounts - BESS - Dusseldorf

I'm supporting a globally recognisable brand, who are searching for a KAM to come and join their team in the HQ in Dusseldorf.

This business made their name in commercial goods, but 6 years ago transitioned in a pure-renewable energy focus, specifically in the BESS market.

They are a lithium-ion battery manufacturer focussing on heavy duty applications, fuel cells and robotics with their products.

This known brand are focussing on markets such as France , Spain , Poland and Turkey , to manage the existing accounts they have, but also to hunt for new business to continue their commercial success.

For this position, you will be directly reporting in the Head of Sales for Europe, whilst taking over the accounts they have been managing for the past 3 years.

In addition to working for a globally recognisable brand, you will be offered :

• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Strong bonus schemes based on your own performance.
• Tier one company car.
• The chance to learn directly from the Head of Sales.
• Flexible home working opportunities.
• Join an international team with travelling opportunities.

Responsibilities include :

• Key Account Manager (50%) where you are continuing to farm the existing relationships, but also manager the commercial agreements and pricing strategies.
• Breaking into new businesses and markets (40%) in addition to securing new business, you will also be expected to find new markets or segments in the market to break into.

To further increase revenue streams for the company.

Frontend Promotional Strategies (10%) you will be the face of the brand across the four markets you cover. This includes attending trade shows and exhibitions representing the brand.

I'm looking to speak to people who have :

• 2 years of sales experience in the renewable energy markets (preferably BESS).
• Fluent command of English, with other European languages being a plus.
• Traditional hunter mentality.
• Strong technical understanding of the products you are selling.
• Comfortable giving technical talks to customers, but also representing the company at trade shows.

This role not only allows you to work for a globally recognisable brand, but gives you clear career progression plans either through building your own team, or growing your responsibilities across locations or managing the major accounts.

For my client, this position is an urgent one. We have clear times set in the calendar to hold first stage interviews, and then the ability to quickly follow up with a final interview.

So apply now!

Key Account Manager - Key Accounts - BESS - Dusseldorf