Methode Electronics is seeking a Key Account Manager to develop and nurture Hetronic business opportunities with high value and/or strategic account customers to maximize Methode revenue and profitability, with significant focus on growth of product sales.  In this role, you will continually pursue ways to establish and protect Methode’ s reputation and customer relationship.

This role may be based in Houston TX, Oklahoma City OK or anywhere within our Southeast region which includes TX, LA, TN, OH, KY, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL or MS.

Hetronic, a Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) company, is the global leader in the design and manufacture of standard and configured industrial wireless Radio Remote Control (RRC) system solutions. We have designed and delivered over 500,000 wireless Radio Remote Control systems to over 3,000 customers during our 35+ years of operation. Our global network of trained and authorized re-sellers and service centers are available in over 50 countries to meet the immediate needs of our industrial equipment customers.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and build strong customer relationships to ensure Methode is the preferred supplier for programs and projects

• Strategically grow account revenue through expansion in existing, assigned accounts

• Lead quote process and any technical changes, including kick-off, development, and customer presentation

• Support customer systems, service quotes and pricing by coordinating with internal Methode expertise, developing productivity proposals as needed, and communicating the technical proposals.

• Drive incremental margin improvement within existing business to goals set by business each year

• Develop relationships across various disciplines within key account organization, through proactive support and problem resolution, onsite visits, and consistent communication

• Communicate and present to all levels of internal stakeholders and leadership on metrics, progress, issues, and planning

• Manage awarded business to ensure tracking and updating of customer data including forecasting and pricing through internal business management system, and support account receivables invoicing and P.O. adjustments

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering or Business required

• 4+ years of relevant business experience

• Fully developed account management, program management and sales skills

• Requires strong negotiation and persuasion skills

• Ability to effectively present and communicate information to diverse groups and at levels of organization internally and externally

• Must have expert skills in PowerPoint and Excel

• Up to 70% travel; primarily domestic with limited international

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.