Associate Key Account Manager – Mobility

Join HARTING! Join our team of leaders in connectivity products and custom-cable solutions!We are seeking an Associate Key Account Manager – Mobility (Remote; Western USA preferred) to plan and execute business development activities to penetrate designated National and Key Accounts with the full range of HARTING products and technologies and achieve budgetary and medium term sales goals.In partnership with the Lead Key Account Manager, the AKAM will shape the future of connectivity and evolving electrification in the Mobility industry ranging across electric vehicles, EV charging, and off-highway applications. To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Map network of manufacturing plants, design and decision making centers, supply chain methods, subcontractors, contract manufacturers and distributors associated with the designated key accounts.
• Evaluate the overall connectivity potential and determine the share of this potential by competitors on an on-going basis.
• Propose and execute with management support, medium to long term penetration plans to maximize HARTING’s share of this potential and identify profitable new product development opportunities.
• Develop business relationships at the highest possible levels within both the Key Account as the major sub-contractors, to cement the company to company relationships and early access to future business.
• Closely coordinate all project activity with both Market Development Management as well as with Product Management so as to ensure an efficient two way flow of information between HINA and the corporate divisions and departments regarding product development, evaluation of potentials and international coordination, as needed.
• Design in HARTING products in to Account’s equipment and automation lines by working closely with customer’s engineering and supply chain personnel in order to gain approval for corporate specifications or individual project approval.
• Review plans, and other customer and industry standards to develop and prepare cost effective solutions utilizing HARTING solutions.
• Analyze and propose changes in equipment, processes, or use of materials or services which would result in cost reduction or improvement in operation.
• Provide technical training to employees of client as needed.
• Prepares monthly reports to HARTING management on sales activity and forecasting monthly sales and prepare annual forecasts and medium term goals for planning purposes.
• Represent HARTING at tradeshows related to Account’s business.
• Maintain a timely and reliable record of all Account activity in CRM.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Computer Engineering).
• Two or more years of experience and/or training in technical solutions selling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior knowledge and use of CRM, SAP preferred.
• Ability to travel along the West Coast, mainly in CA. Travel up to 50%.

We are eager to learn more about your experience and see how HARTING can help you with your continued success! HARTING Americasis a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people . You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max)
• Medical, dental, and vision – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!

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