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Account Manager- John Deere - United States

L7

molexAurora, IL5 days ago

$110,000- $140,000 per year

Occupations

Sales ManagersSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

Industries

Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant WholesalersFarm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant WholesalersConstruction and Mining Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Location(s): Des Moines, Iowa | Dubuque, Iowa | Lisle, Illinois | Moline, Illinois | Peoria, Illinois
Company: MolexCareer Field: Sales
Job Number: 195939 Apply: https://koch.avature.net/en_US/careers/JobDetail/United-States-Sales-Engineer/195939Position Summary Seeking a highly motivated Account Manager to support and grow a strategic OEM account. This role requires strong commercial acumen and a practical technical understanding, with the ability to engage both engineering and purchasing organizations. The successful candidate will step into a critical position supporting a long-standing customer relationship and will be responsible for maintaining continuity while driving new growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Own and manage relationships across multiple customer functions (engineering, purchasing, operations)· Drive revenue growth by identifying new opportunities, securing design wins, and expanding product penetration· Develop and execute growth strategies to identify and win new business opportunities within the account.· Maintain a strong customer presence through regular face-to-face meetings and relationship engagement.· Serve as the primary commercial interface for account activity including pricing, negotiations, and contract management· Coordinate with engineering, product management, and manufacturing teams to align customer requirements with viable Molex solutions· Connect customers with the appropriate product and technical resources for connectors, cable assemblies, and electronic interconnect solutions· Lead account planning, pipeline development, and forecasting activities· Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, quality, customer service) to ensure successful program execution and customer satisfaction· Support prototype development, quoting, and production ramp activities· Manage escalations and ensure timely resolution of customer issues· Conduct regular business reviews and maintain strong executive-level relationships with key stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering· Experience in outside sales and account management.· Familiarity with interconnect systems, cable assemblies, or related products.· Proven ability to work with both engineering and purchasing teams· Demonstrated success in managing customer accounts and closing sales opportunities· Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting large OEM customers within industrial, automotive, or heavy equipment markets· Background in connectors, wiring systems, or embedded electrical systems· Experience working in a global organization and coordinating across regions· Familiarity with ERP/CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)
Key Competencies:
  • Technical aptitude with the ability to understand customer needs and coordinate the appropriate engineering support· Hunter mentality with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, overcoming obstacles, and driving growth.· Relationship management and customer engagement at multiple organizational levels· Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset· Cross-functional collaboration and project management· Strategic thinking with a strong focus on growth and profitability Travel Requirement Approximately 25% of overnight travel is required to support face-to-face customer meetings, relationship development, and business growth activities. For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000- $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Hiring Philosophy: All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are: At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits: Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities: Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Level

ManagerL7

Salary

$110,000- $140,000 per year

Location

Aurora, IL

Occupation

Sales Managers

Industry

Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

Posted

5 days ago

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