Hybrid Key Account Manager

Posted 5 months ago

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About the role

  • Key Account Manager driving profitable growth with key global accounts at Graco. Responsible for client relationship management, sales growth, and operational collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong trust-based relationships with key clients at all organizational levels to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • Formulate strategic account plans tailored to each client, setting goals to maximize revenue, identify growth opportunities, and anticipate client needs
  • Actively engage with clients to understand their business objectives, aligning our solutions to support their goals
  • Facilitate regular check-ins and reviews with clients to discuss progress, address concerns, and explore potential areas for collaboration
  • Proactively drive revenue growth within key accounts by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities, expanding product usage, and proposing new solutions
  • Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, and competitors to provide value-added insights and recommendations to clients
  • Develop customized proposals and value-added service options that align with client needs and demonstrate clear ROI
  • Monitor and analyze sales data and account performance to identify potential growth areas and adjust strategies to meet targets
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams such as sales, marketing, product development, and customer service to fulfill client requirements and deliver positive customer experience
  • Coordinate with product management to customize offerings or suggest product enhancements that better align with client needs
  • Act as the point of escalation for any issues, addressing concerns efficiently and working with relevant teams to resolve problems quickly
  • Track account metrics, prepare sales forecasts, and present regular reports to leadership on the status and growth potential of key accounts
  • Use data analytics to assess account performance, monitor KPIs, and refine strategies based on key metrics
  • Provide clients with regular performance reports, detailing account status, recent activity, and areas of focus
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM systems to support tracking and analysis of client interactions and outcomes

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field
  • 5+ years of sales experience with 3+ years of global key account experience
  • Fundamental understanding of sales growth and customer service principles, with a focus on building client relationships
  • Good communication, presentation, and analytical skills; familiarity with digital tools and CRM systems
  • Ability to work well with individuals at various organizational levels
  • Ability to travel up to 20%-30% travel within North America
  • Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge preferred
  • MBA or Master’s degree preferred
  • Fluid handling equipment or process pump experience a plus
  • Experience with end of line packaging equipment and industry desirable
  • Experience or knowledge of the following industries a plus: paint manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, pulp and paper/corrugated, food and beverage manufacturing or other industrial manufacturing spaces

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • stock purchase plan
  • 401(k)
  • tuition reimbursement

Job title

Key Account Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$84,000 - $146,900 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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