Brunswick

Key Account Manager

Brunswick$86K — $129K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of sales experience in RV, specialty vehicle, automotive, or related OEM environments.
  • Experience with technical, engineered, or configurable products and longer sales cycles.
  • Proven success in managing a sales territory with account planning and pipeline development.
  • Strong analytical skills to translate data into customer insights.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI preferred.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across customer stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge of financial concepts like pricing and margins.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow regional accounts across various channels, fostering long-term customer relationships.
  • Achieve regional sales and profitability targets, supporting sustainable growth.
  • Identify and close new business opportunities including dealers and specialty applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support complex sales cycles.
  • Develop account plans and accurate forecasts aligned with market demand.
  • Drive timely resolution of customer issues as the primary escalation point.
  • Create and execute territory strategies for effective market coverage.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid vacation and a 401k plan with up to 4% company match.
  • Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
  • Wellbeing program and product purchase discounts.
Full Job Description
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI
Workplace Category: Hybrid
Travel Required: 30% - 60% travel depending on season
Direct Reports: 0
Pay Range: $86,500.00 - $129,300.00 annually
Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the country for which they are applying. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship at this time or in the future.

Relocation: Not eligible

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

As part of the talented Navico Group Sales team, you will significantly contribute to year-over-year sales growth and operational improvement through growing existing business, finding new business and representing Navico Group within their assigned territory.

Essential Functions:
  • Manage and grow regional accounts across RV, specialty vehicle, OEM, dealer, fleet, and upfitter channels, building long-term, value-driven customer relationships.
  • Achieve or exceed regional sales and profitability targets while supporting sustainable growth across assigned markets.
  • Identify and close new business opportunities, including new dealers, specialty applications, fleet programs, and emerging vehicle platforms.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, engineering, finance, and operations to support complex sales cycles and customer-specific programs.
  • Develop account plans, annual sales targets, and accurate forecasts aligned with production schedules and market demand.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for customer issues, driving timely resolution and protecting commercial relationships.
  • Create and execute territory strategies that ensure effective coverage and growth within RV and specialty vehicle segments.
  • Partner with supply chain and operations teams to align sales commitments with inventory, capacity, and lead-time requirements.
  • Provide customer and market insights to support product development, pricing strategies, and new market initiatives.
  • Deliver product, application, and brand training to OEM, dealer, and specialty partners as needed.
  • Monitor competitive activity and industry trends, providing actionable market intelligence.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.


Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of sales experience within the RV, specialty vehicle, automotive, or related OEM environments.
  • Experience selling technical, engineered, or configurable products with longer sales cycles.
  • Proven success managing a sales territory, including account planning, pipeline development, and opportunity management.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable customer and market insights.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Power BI or similar tools preferred.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills across diverse customer stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge of financial concepts, including pricing, margins, and basic financial statements.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance strategic thinking and day-to-day execution.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced sales environment.
  • Experience managing distribution channels, dealer networks, or indirect sales models.
  • Sales or sales-management experience in RV, marine, fishing, automotive, or related specialty markets.
  • Proven track record of driving sales growth through existing customer relationships and channel partners.
  • Strong critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills to address complex customer and market challenges.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to respond effectively to changing market conditions and customer needs.


Working Conditions:
  • Normal office working conditions. Typically requires prolonged sitting with consistent computer functionality
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas for others to understand by phone, email, and/or messaging
  • Navico Group promotes a" dress for your day" dress code which may include casual, business casual or business professional attire
  • 30% - 60% travel depending on season


Travel Requirements:
  • 30% - 60% travel depending on season


Working Conditions:
  • Normal office working conditions. Typically requires prolonged sitting with consistent computer functionality.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas for others to understand by phone, email, and/or messaging.
  • Navico Group promotes a" dress for your day" dress code which may include casual, business casual or business professional attire.


The anticipated pay range for this position is $86,500.00 - $129,300.00 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a annual sales bonus, car allowance, and cell phone allowance.

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate's qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Navico Group

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world's largest recreational marine business.

Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.

Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets recreational products. The company operates in three segments: Marine Engine, Boat, and Fitness. Marine Engine segment provides outboard, sterndrive, and inboard engines for boats. Boat segment provides fiberglass pleasure boats, yachts, and sport cruisers. Fitness segment provides cardiovascular and strength training equipment. Brunswick operates in the United States and internationally.
Learn more about Brunswick
Size
18,582 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$372.7 million
Founded
1845
5 Year Trend
+5.4%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
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