Key Account Manager – Water Utilities DACH

Location

Germany

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expGermanEnglish

Job Description

Key Account Manager – Water Utilities DACH

Honeywell

• Build relationships with top large utilities and with multi utilities. • Drive sales of water meters and related solutions to large water utilities. • Develop and maintain relationships up to C-level executives. • Drive sales of analytics and solutions (End-to-End and Connected sites) to wastewater business customers. • Prepare offers, lead negotiations, and close contracts. • Regularly engage with existing clients to expand business opportunities. • Identify and map key stakeholders within customer organizations (e.g., engineering, procurement, executive leadership). • Represent the company at trade fairs, industry events, and conferences. • Engage in industry discussions and position the company as a key partner. • Contribute to product and solution development based on customer needs and feedback.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 5+ years experience in Key Account Management or sales of technical, solution-based products, Ideally, experience in the water industry, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
  • Proven track record in selling technical products (e.g., metering, measurement systems)
  • Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
  • 60% travel in the DACH region with Valid Driver’s license with Remote job.
  • German and English fluent.

Benefits

  • A strategic and impactful sales role with a high degree of autonomy
  • Access to leading customers in the water utilities sector
  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Flexible working arrangements with business travel
  • Thorough induction at a leading global company
  • Versatile area of responsibility and excellent career prospects
  • Working with latest technology and tools
  • Flexible and modern working environment with individual development and training opportunities
  • Culture, that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation in an international work environment
  • A well-coordinated, collegial and motivated team
  • Option for a company car for private use (according to company policies)
  • An attractive salary and vacation package

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