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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Account Manager

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline is required, although equivalent industry experience is also considered.
  • Experience in technical sales, account management, business development, or a customer-facing commercial role within the electronics, connectivity, or technology industries is required.
  • Demonstrated success delivering profitable growth and acquiring new business opportunities is required.
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to understand customer applications and translate technical requirements into value-based solutions.
  • Experience managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and decision-makers is required.
  • Fluency in German and English is required.
  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customer accounts within the assigned territory.
  • Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities aligned with regional growth objectives.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders, engineering teams, procurement organizations, and executive decision-makers.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans that drive sustainable revenue growth and market share expansion.
  • Promote the full Molex portfolio, including connectors, cable assemblies, antennas, data communications, and industrial connectivity solutions.
  • Maintain a robust Salesforce opportunity pipeline and provide accurate sales forecasting.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Business Development, Customer Service, and Distribution partners to support customer success.
  • Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews to identify emerging opportunities, market trends, and customer needs.
  • Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback to inform regional growth strategies.
  • Lead commercial negotiations and contract discussions within assigned accounts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience within industrial automation, transportation, energy infrastructure, datacom, medical technology, aerospace, or related markets.
  • Knowledge of connectivity solutions, electronics, cable assemblies, or interconnect technologies.
  • Experience working with distribution partners and channel sales strategies.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce and SAP.
  • Strong commercial acumen combined with technical understanding.
  • Additional European language skills.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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