[Remote] Key Account Manager Pacific Northwest Energy and Utilities Job Details | Bekaert NV

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bekaert is a global company with a heritage of excellence and innovation, focusing on sustainable practices and new solutions for the future. They are seeking a Key Account Manager to drive business growth in the Power and Telecommunications market within the Pacific Northwest region, responsible for new business generation and account management.ResponsibilitiesNew business generation and management of accountsManage and service existing business to continually grow market shareTravel throughout assigned region, Pacific Coast, upwards of 50% to 60% of the timeIdentify new opportunities within the region and capitalize on these opportunitiesRun a regional business with an entrepreneurial mindset to expand revenue and profitabilityDaily management of established regional accountsEstablish and exceed yearly territory sales budgetRealize all segment standard gross margin expectationsPrice negotiation to customerReporting of competitor activity, territory forecast and territory reportsCoordination of superior customer service with respective marketing operations administratorResolve customer complaints with collaboration of manufacturing and quality control departmentsSuggest new product innovation to successfully grow your businessLaunch new solutions with customersSkillsBA/BS degree (preferably Engineering, Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing)Minimum of 2-3 years sales experienceWillingness and ability to travel upwards of 50%-60% throughout the assigned territoryExperience in the Pacific Northwest US (Northern CA, ID, MT, NE, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY)Strong communication and interpersonal skillsBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with key customersExcellent negotiation and problem-solving abilitiesProficiency in CRM softwareExperience with strategic account planning and managementAbility to develop and execute effective sales strategiesStrong analytical skills to interpret market data and trendsBilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English (desirable)Company OverviewBekaert is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coatings. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Zwevegem, West-Vlaanderen, BEL, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.bekaert.com/.