Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG | Germany | 33xxx Verl | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 07.04.2026 on stepstone.de
Key Account Manager Automotive Industry (m/f/d)
Beckhoff Automation is a family-run automation company and a pioneer in the field of PC-based control technology. In 45 years of company history, we have developed numerous pioneering innovations, brought to market maturity and successfully implemented in practice together with our customers. The product range includes the main areas of industrial PC, I/O and fieldbus components, drive technology, automation software, control cabinet-free automation and industrial image processing hardware. Beckhoff employs 5,300 employees worldwide in 41 countries (as of March 2025), of which about 2,000 in customer-oriented areas. Direct exchange with our customers is a central part of our corporate philosophy. As Key Account Manager (m/w/d), you are the central contact person for our customers and are responsible for deepening existing relationships with them. You assume the strategic responsibility for our customers. They build long-term partnerships, develop individual solutions and drive sales growth through targeted account management and successful project completions. Use your technical expertise and strong communication skills to convince the added value of our automation technologies. Become part of the team and actively promote the closeness to our customers! We look forward to your complete application including CV and certificates. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
worldwide maintenance and development of relationships with decision-makers in existing large customers and business partners Consulting and coordination of international customer projects in cooperation with technical departments and our sales organisations holistic distribution of the Beckhoff product spectrum, consisting of industrial PCs, fieldbus components, SPS/NC automation software, drive technology and complete system solutions of PC control technology Negotiations and design of framework contracts, conditions and supply processes and takeover of the final responsibility Presentation of our company and performance portfolio at all business levels Representative at national and international trade fairs Analysis of complex technical requirements and development of customer strategies, account plans and individual solutions
successfully completed studies in the field of electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation technology, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or a comparable direction as an alternative to the state-tested technician (m/w/d) Multiannual relevant professional experience in technical sales, ideally in industrial automation, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering or in the technical field of automation technology in machine and plant engineering sound technical knowledge of automation with SPS/NC and PC technology good knowledge in fieldbus technology Basic knowledge of PLC programming Fun for automation Joy in partnership with customer companies readiness to travel, including in the international environment convincing and customer-oriented communication talent and a high level of empathy for different stakeholders independent, structured and reliable mode of operation, at the same time “out of the box” very good German knowledge (at least C1 level) and good English knowledge (at least B2 level) in word and writing
exciting tasks in an international high-tech company with a lot of space for innovative ideas and professional development an open and familiar corporate culture with flat hierarchies and a culture of personal “you” a future-proof workplace for an economically sound family-owned company an attractive remuneration, 30 days vacation, grants for occupational pensions beyond the statutory requirements, benefits in terms of assets and holidays and Christmas allowances flexible and modern working time models, including sliding time as well as the possibility of compensating for additional work through leisure or paying off with a fair supplement
Location
 | Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG | |
| 33415 Verl | ||
| Germany |
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