Key Account Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Join us as we empower the world to work out creating healthier lives together.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength were not just building equipmentwere shaping the future of fitness and inspiring healthier lives around the world. As the global leader in commercial fitness equipment we design and manufacture innovative high-performance solutions that power workouts everywhere and our Key Account Managers are the primary drivers of our success within the Health Club segment. This is a high-visibility autonomous position designed for a strategic seller who takes full ownership of their book of business.
Reporting to the Strategic Account Director you will be responsible for the end-to-end success of North Americas leading Health Clubs. You will move beyond relationship maintenance to proactively identify new revenue opportunities and lead internal cross-functional efforts to ensure a superior customer experience.
This is a remote role; however to effectively manage and engage with our partners in this region the successful candidate must be willing and able to travel on a bi-weekly basis. #LI-Remote
AsaKey AccountManageryouwill:
- Take full ownership of assigned Key Accounts developing and executing long-term strategic plans that align Life Fitness / Hammer Strength solutions with client business goals.
- Proactively identify and capture expansion opportunities within your existing portfolio to drive incremental revenue and increase market share.
- Lead cross-functional partnerships with Marketing Credit & Leasing Legal and Operations to resolve bottlenecks and ensure seamless project execution.
- Build deep relationships across complex Health Club organizations by independently identifying and engaging new influencers and decision-makers.
- Maintain a rigorous self-directed cadence within Salesforce and CLM providing leadership with accurate revenue forecasting and market insights.
- Resolve delivery or installation hurdles independently to ensure a successful final mile for every order.
- Demonstrate the business acumen and initiative required to transition into a Strategic Account Management role within the organization.
What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Key Account Manager:
- You possess ahunters spirit -driven to proactively grow your book of business and maximize account potential.
- You have anatural curiositythat leads you to ask why and whats next helping you deeply understand a clients long-term strategy.
- 4 years experience in Account Management or Sales with a proven track record of expanding existing partnerships.
- Entrepreneurial Drive:You treat your assigned accounts like your own business.
- Consultative Approach:Ability to move beyond tactical execution to become a trusted advisor.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strengthwe think customer firstplay as one team andraise the bar on fitness innovationin the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done with a clear purpose toinspire each other to live healthier lives. If youre ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing we invite you to apply.
Want to take the next step in your careerLife Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths push your limits and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you we invite you to apply. Well work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description then well hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If its not the right opportunity this time well always let you know.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members including but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical dental and vision insurance parental medical and military leaves of absence paid time off including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability health savings account health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance hospital indemnity; identity protection legal services adoption assistance tuition assistance commuter benefits employee discounts and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regardingemploymentrecruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship status disability protected veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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