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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Junior Account Manager

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience in sales, business development, account management, engineering, or a commercial role.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to learn and develop.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Fluency in German and English.
  • A valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently within Germany.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within assigned territories and target markets.
  • Support existing customer accounts while building relationships with new customers and prospects.
  • Conduct customer visits and virtual meetings to understand application requirements and business needs.
  • Promote the full Molex portfolio, including connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions.
  • Develop and maintain a healthy Salesforce opportunity pipeline.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Product Management, Engineering, Customer Service, and Distribution Partners.
  • Support business planning activities to ensure profitable growth consistent with Molex objectives.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer developments.
  • Participate in industry events, trade shows, and customer workshops.
  • Maintain accurate forecasts, customer records, and sales activities within Salesforce.

Desired Qualifications

  • Interest in electronics, industrial automation, transportation, data communications, medical, or related technology markets.
  • Experience gained through internships, apprenticeships, technical studies, or sales support roles.
  • Exposure to CRM systems such as Salesforce.
  • Understanding of technical products and customer applications.
  • Additional European language skills.
  • Experience working with distributors or channel partners.

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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