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WEG

Key Account Manager

WEG

. Identify and negotiate new business to grow profitable WEG sales within key accounts .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing sales strategies, managing key accounts, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Proficient in negotiation, market intelligence gathering, and coordinating cross-departmental collaboration to enhance customer support performance.

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Sales Strategy DevelopmentKey Account ManagementStrong Negotiation SkillsMarket Intelligence GatheringCross-Departmental Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Data Evaluation Using MS ExcelProject ManagementStrategic PlanningCustomer Needs AnalysisContract Negotiation
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCritical ThinkingAdaptabilityInfluence and Decision-Making
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business
Industry Keywords
Customer Service ExcellenceSupply-Chain ResilienceInventory ManagementMarket TrendsBusiness Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Identify and negotiate new business to grow profitable WEG sales within key accounts
  • Maintain and support existing business and drive service excellence
  • Develop and implement sales strategies and establish growth targets for managed key accounts
  • Identify opportunities across key account segments and locations
  • Periodically visit key account manufacturing locations
  • Develop relationships with executive, managerial, purchasing, engineering, and operations stakeholders
  • Deliver proactive customer service with Internal Sales and Customer Service teams
  • Build trusted customer relationships and act as the customer’s internal advocate at WEG
  • Navigate customer cultures and align WEG services with customer preferences
  • Establish or manage inventory agreements and evaluate forecasts, usage, and demand
  • Lead discussions to determine optimal inventory levels and support supply-chain resilience
  • Provide management updates on account-plan execution
  • Identify opportunities, technology requirements, and customer needs for internal validation and implementation
  • Gather market intelligence for resource allocation, pricing, and technology development
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Product Managers to develop solutions
  • Develop commercial proposals across WEG business units and negotiate contracts/projects
  • Communicate with factory contacts in Brazil and Mexico for escalations
  • Communicate with WEG Global Account Manager and the customer’s Global Category Manager regarding designated US locations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business
  • Minimum 5 years of experience
  • Broad and deep knowledge of customer needs and market trends in the target industry
  • Understanding of influence and decision-making processes with large key accounts
  • Strong communication skills with customers, sales representatives, application engineers, and internal support staff
  • Ability to identify and map business opportunities and complete short- and long-term projects
  • Ability to build strong relationships with different levels of management
  • Proven ability to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans
  • Experience identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities
  • Competence managing strategic projects and overseeing the quotation process
  • Ability to coordinate action plans to enhance customer support performance
  • Proven ability to collaborate across departments and functions
  • Skill forming internal alliances to mobilize resources without traditional authority
  • Ability to adapt to diverse internal and external environments
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Critical thinking and data evaluation using MS Excel, including combining and analyzing data from multiple Excel sources
  • Experience managing complex negotiations within large organizations/key accounts
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Pleasant work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Full benefits package