Key Account Manager

Dürr AG

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred)
  • 5-10+ years of experience in adhesive dispensing equipment and industrial automation sales
  • Strong industry network with automotive OEMs and system integrators
  • Proven success in technical, consultative, project-based sales
  • Understanding of OEM and integrator collaboration models
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy for adhesive dispensing equipment
  • Identify and secure new opportunities with OEMs and industrial manufacturers
  • Promote dispensing equipment solutions in various configurations
  • Collaborate with system integrators for project alignment
  • Expand an existing network of integrators and engineering partners
  • Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation to closing
  • Act as liaison between customers, integrators, and internal engineering teams
  • Identify opportunities to optimize manufacturing and dispensing processes
  • Maintain pipeline management and accurate sales forecasting
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities
  • Collaborate closely with headquarters in Germany

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a niche market
  • Collaboration with international teams and exposure to global practices
  • Supportive environment for entrepreneurial and self-driven professionals
  • Chance to leverage and expand existing networks within the industry
  • Potential for impactful contributions in process optimization and efficiency gains
Full Job Description
Your Tasks:
  • Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy to grow the adhesive dispensing equipment business
  • Identify and win new opportunities with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and industrial manufacturers
  • Promote and sell dispensing equipment solutions (metering, mixing, dosing systems) in various configurations
  • Work closely with system integrators, who deliver the turnkey scope, ensuring alignment from early project phases
  • Leverage and expand an existing network of integrators, engineering partners, and end customers
  • Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation, technical consultation, quoting, negotiation, and closing
  • Act as the key interface between customers, integrators, and internal engineering teams
  • Identify application opportunities and support customers in optimizing their manufacturing and dispensing processes
  • Maintain strong pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and achieve or exceed sales targets
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and new technologies in dispensing and automation
  • Establish and maintain close collaboration with our headquarters in Germany

Your Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred)
  • 5-10+ years of experience in:
    • Adhesive dispensing equipment
    • Fluid handling / application systems
    • Industrial automation or capital equipment sales
  • Strong industry network within:
    • Automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers
    • System integrators and automation partners
  • Proven success in technical, consultative, and project-based sales
  • Solid understanding of ecosystem-based selling (OEM + integrator collaboration model)
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership

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