Key Account Manager

Dürr Clean Technology Systems

$80K — $120K *
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, fluid handling/application systems, or industrial automation sales
  • Strong industry connections with automotive OEMs, Tier suppliers, system integrators, and automation partners
  • Proven track record in technical and consultative sales methodologies
  • Understanding of ecosystem-based selling involving OEM and integrator collaboration
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Self-driven with an entrepreneurial approach and ownership mentality

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a focused sales strategy for growing the adhesive dispensing equipment sector
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities with OEMs and industrial manufacturers
  • Promote and sell dispensing solutions including metering, mixing, and dosing systems
  • Collaborate closely with system integrators to align project scopes from initiation
  • Expand and leverage an existing network of industry partners and clients
  • Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals
  • Act as the main liaison between customers, integrators, and the engineering team
  • Support customers in optimizing their manufacturing and dispensing processes
  • Maintain pipeline management and accurate forecasting to meet sales targets
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and advancements in dispensing technologies
  • Foster close collaboration with headquarters located in Germany

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with remote options
  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Access to a strong global network of industry professionals
  • Involvement in innovative projects with cutting-edge technology
  • Collaborative company culture emphasizing teamwork and communication
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

  • 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


Qualifications

  • 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


Key Competencies

  • Strong technical knowledge of dispensing technologies (pumps, metering, mixing, dosing, automation interfaces)
  • Ability to position equipment-only scope within larger turnkey projects
  • Skilled in managing multi-party sales environments (end customer + integrator)
  • Strong relationship-building capabilities across complex organizations
  • Strategic thinking with a strong execution focus


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