Key Account Manager - Service AGV's / Conveyor Systems

Durr Systems Inc

  • Southfield, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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Location: Southfield, MIPosition Summary:The Key Account Manager will be responsible for calling on key OEM accounts, identifying and developing service and modification sales activities customers throughout the southern United States.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • To provide plant direct service and modification sales activities.
  • To be responsible for all activities from initial contact through to the PO award. Activities / responsibilities could include, identification of opportunities, site assessment, root cause analysis, development of project scope, estimating and the sale of the project.
  • To coordinate and oversee tasks supported internally by other departments as required.
  • To perform Customer visits, including proactive established customer base and new potential customers.
  • To maintain all internal procedures from Opportunity CRM maintenance through to internal and external project kick off as applicable.
  • To perform all associated tasks, document and maintain records, in compliance with the company Business Operating System procedures.
Being team player within the service department is essential, for the development and execution of service related and facility modification solutions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • A comprehensive knowledge of process plant equipment and system integration, preferably within the paint finishing industry.
  • A minimum of 3 years experience in an engineering operations field (e.g. project engineering, design, site supervision, commissioning, project management)
  • Previous estimating experience preferred
  • Good coordination / communication skills
  • Bachelor of Science Degree preferred
  • Must be self motivated, flexible, dependable and creative
  • Willing to travel up to 50%
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo direct supervisory duties.Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to:Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on need. Evening and weekend work may be required. May be required to work holidays. Overtime may be required.Travel:This position requires frequent travel, approximately 50%. Travel can be both overnight and during the business day and can be both local and international.Other Duties:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Dürr Systems AG is part of the Dürr Group and operates globally in the automotive industry and other markets, specializing in painting technology, final assembly, dispensing technology, and consulting. As a market leader, Dürr designs and implements turnkey systems and manufactures high-quality machines and robotic technology. The company has proven expertise in digital and sustainable solutions. Its portfolio also includes production technologies for electrode coating and high-performance air pollution control systems for various industries. As of 2023, Dürr Systems AG employs over 8,000 people.The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with particular expertise in the technology fields of automation, digitalization, and energy efficiency. Its products, systems, and services enable highly efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes - mainly in the automotive industry and for producers of furniture and timber houses, but also in sectors such as the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, medical devices, electrical engineering, and battery production. In 2023, the company generated sales of $4.6 billion. The Dürr Group has around 20,000 employees and 141 business locations in 33 countries. As of January 1, 2025, the former divisions Paint and Final Assembly Systems and Application Technology were merged to form the new Automotive division. Since then, the Dürr Group has been operating in the market with four divisions:
  • Automotive: painting technology, final assembly, testing and filling technology
  • Industrial Automation: automated assembly and test systems for automotive components, medical devices, and consumer goods as well as balancing technology solutions and coating systems for battery electrodes
  • Woodworking: machinery and equipment for the woodworking industry
  • Clean Technology Systems Environmental: air pollution control and noise abatement systems
Dürr Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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