Key Account Manager - Dispensing Systems

Dürr AG

$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 network within automotive OEMs, Tier suppliers, and system integrators
  • Proven success in technical, consultative, and project-based sales
  • Solid understanding of ecosystem-based selling (OEM + integrator model)
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy for adhesive dispensing equipment
  • Identify and win new opportunities with OEMs and Tier suppliers
  • Promote and sell dispensing equipment solutions in various configurations
  • Work closely with system integrators to ensure alignment from project phases
  • Leverage and expand an existing network of integrators and engineering partners
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities in dispensing and automation

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with international teams
  • Opportunity to influence product development and sales strategies
  • Professional development through robust training programs
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Performance incentives for achieving sales targets
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
  • 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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