Key Account Manager | Key Account Manager (m/w/d)​

Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG

Verl, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 27, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Key Account Manager at Beckhoff Automation, you will serve as the central point of contact for strategic customers, focusing on deepening existing relationships and fostering long-term partnerships. You will be responsible for analyzing complex technical requirements and developing tailored automation solutions using PC-based control technology. Your day-to-day will involve managing the entire sales cycle for technologically demanding projects, negotiating framework agreements, and driving revenue growth through structured account planning. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy combining technical expertise in electrical engineering or mechatronics with strong communication skills. Joining a family-owned global leader in high-tech automation, you will benefit from a culture of flat hierarchies, innovative freedom, and a secure position in a company that values close customer proximity and pioneering spirit.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Several years of relevant professional experience in Key Account Management or technical sales.
  • Professional experience specifically within industrial automation, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering sectors.
  • Proven track record in managing technical and technologically demanding projects throughout the entire sales process.
  • Experience in negotiating framework agreements and closing complex deals.
  • Sound technical knowledge of automation with PLC/Motion and PC technology.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake national and international business travel is required. Candidates must demonstrate high self-motivation and a structured way of working.