Key Account Manager- Industrial

Megger

$80K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Engineering or Business preferred
  • 3-5 years of proven sales experience
  • Experience growing accounts from entry to executive level
  • Technical aptitude for learning complex equipment
  • Strong communication skills for intricate products
  • Experience with test instruments in the electric power industry is a plus
  • Proficient in CRM platforms and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Proactively prospect and hunt for new industrial business opportunities
  • Manage high-value strategic territorial accounts consistently
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders to form long-term partnerships
  • Develop account plans aligned with customer and company objectives
  • Present new products and services aimed at upselling and cross-selling
  • Research and pursue partnerships to enhance company visibility
  • Represent full company portfolio to commercial and industrial customers

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic market
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and product solutions
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Involvement in strategic planning and business development
  • Chance to build and cultivate long-lasting client relationships
Full Job Description
The Vacancy

Role Summary: The Key Account Manager (KAM) - Commercial & Industrial will drive growth of Megger's C&I portfolio across North America by hunting, developing, and managing relationships with industrial end-users and OEMs.

The ideal candidate pairs strong new-business development with proactive account & relationship management skills, combined with a sense of urgency. Industrial sales experience and existing connections are strongly preferred though a proven sales hunter from an adjacent industry will also be considered.

Main Responsibilities

New Customer Development & Client Relationship Management
  • Proactively prospect and hunt for new business across target industrial accounts, building a strong and sustainable pipeline
  • Directly manage high-value and strategic territorial accounts, ensuring consistent engagement and satisfaction
  • Build relationships with key customer stakeholders at all levels to convert prospects into long-term partnerships


Strategic Planning & Revenue Growth
  • Develop account and territory plans aligned with customer initiatives and company objectives, identifying opportunities for new business, growth, and expansion
  • Present new products and services for upselling and cross-selling to drive revenue growth within each account
  • Research and pursue partnerships and strategic alliances to increase Megger's visibility and viability, both internally and within target accounts


Customer Engagement & Problem Solving
  • Represent the full company portfolio to all commercial & industrial customers, identifying applications and opportunities for positioning Megger solutions
  • Address customer issues promptly and effectively to protect and strengthen business relationships


Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Partner with Regional Business Unit (RBU) Leads, Product Specialists, and internal stakeholders to deliver integrated customer solutions
  • Provide market feedback and customer insights to inform business unit strategy and product development


Sales Performance & Reporting
  • Use CRM to track key performance indicators, including customer visits, calls, emails, opportunities, lead management, and account planning/management
  • Maintain an accurate sales pipeline for forecasting and provide monthly reporting on key account activity and client satisfaction
  • Identify risks and opportunities within accounts and implement corrective actions as needed


Other Duties as Required

Experience, Skills & Knowledge required to be successful in role

Technical Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications

Soft Skills
  • BA/BS Graduate - Engineering or Business preferred
  • 3-5 years' proven sales experience
  • Demonstrated experience of penetrating and growing accounts from entry level to executive level
  • Technical aptitude and confidence in learning technical equipment
  • Strong Communication skills for complex products & processes
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of test instruments/applications used in the electric power industry a plus
  • Proficiency with a CRM platform, Excel, Word, and Outlook er industry
  • Sense of Urgency - Requires rapid response with attention to detail at all times
  • Customer Centric Mindset - customer first while balancing company requirements
  • Negotiation - maximizing profitability while exceeding customer expectations
  • Customer Relationship Management - building trust and long-term partners and addressing challenges or concerns as they arise
  • Problem Solving & Adaptability - resolving scheduling conflicts, equipment shortages, and last-minute customer needs
  • Cross Functional Collaboration - working with sales, operations, application engineering, repair, and finance
  • Self-Reliance & work Under Pressure - Ability to make decisions in the best interest of the company while ensuring customer expectations are met
  • Well organized, ability to multiplex effectively across a variety of tasks/responsibilities

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