European Key Account Manager
Job Summary
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European Key Account Manager
The European Key Account Organisation (EKA) is responsible and accountable forbusiness development with key clients in Europe and globally managing relations with a wide network of key stakeholders. Working in close cooperation with our 31 national sales companies(MSCOs)in Europe and our functional divisions we identify opportunities for material handling equipment (MHE) and advanced logistics solutions set up and develop business agreements with large international organizations based in EKA organisationrepresent a significant share of TMHEs total business-with a clear perspective to grow key markets are within the Retail industry (traditional and online) Logistics providers and FMCG.
The Position
As European Key Account Manager (EKAM) you are accountable for the sales results per client achieving the overall objectives with your portfolio and driving business development. You will contribute to sustaining and growing our business to achieve the companys your role you will oversee and manage the relationships with our most important clients - on different levels in their organization from senior management to daily operations. This will include the full use of our new digital tools and travel across Europe for up to 60% of your working time.
Location for the position is flexible; however you need to be based somewhere in Germany.
In this role you report to the Manager Strategic Accounts Team
Your Responsibilities
- Ensure high customer satisfaction through pace speed and quality in everything you do.
- Good instinct for business opportunities priorities and deal closing.
- Lead & manage complex negotiations successfully by using the full scope of potential the group is offering.
- Understand key customer business models needs and requirements.
- Manage the transition to 4.0 technologies & solutions and to position us as first choice partners.
- Able to build promote and defend complex business cases - facts & figures based.
- Drive communication between key customers and internal teams/stakeholders.
- Mobilize people by leadership without formal authority.
- Build high-performance project support and teams were needed.
- Resolve issues and problems faced by customers fast and deal with complaints to maintain trust.
- Prepare regular and accurate reports of progress and forecasts to stakeholders by using key account metrics.
Your Profile
We believe mindset and attitude make all the difference. If you are structured communicative and proactive you will thrive here. The following qualities would make you a strong fit:
- Proven track record in a capital equipment or logistics sales environment.
- Established leadership/management skills.
- Passionate about meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
- Understand the transition to; automation connectivity & digitalization.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills aptitude in building relationships with key decision makers.
- Fluent in German and English any other language is an asset.
- Strong presentation skills and able to demonstrate a project management approach.
- Structured way of working (PDCA approach).
- Demonstrate integrity by walking the talk full respect and support of the Toyota values.
- Advanced user of MS365 applications and tools.
- BSc/BA in a relevant field.
Our Offer
At Toyota Material Handling Europe we dont just offer jobswe offer careers with our dynamic diverse and international environment we offer a workplace where you can truly thrive and bring your ideas to life.
Were committed to supporting you with an attractive benefits package including a yearly bonus and flexible work arrangements that allow you to balance your personal and professional life. With clear goals and direction from senior leadership youll also find abundant opportunities for career growth and development within the company. Our organisational support ensures that you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while pursuing meaningful work that shapes the future of our industry.
We believe learning never stops. Whether youre developing new skills or leading ground-breaking projects this is a place where continuous growth is celebrated. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and we take pride in fostering a supportive open environment where every voice is heard.
If youre ready to MOVE the future with us wed love to hear from you!
Your application
SendyourapplicationCVandCoverletterinEnglishnolaterthan 11th of October 2026.
Formoreinformation regarding the recruitment processpleasecontact:Patrik SchultzénTalent Acquisition
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Permanent
Germany
Required Experience:
IC