Global Key Account Manager - Automotive

Rittal rittal.us Open · verified Oct 2, 2026

Remote Worldwide Full-time Manager Account Management

At a glance

Mid-level Account Management role at Rittal. Remote · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleAccount Management

SeniorityManager

LocationWorldwide

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

PostedOct 2, 2026 · 0d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Build account plans for automotive customers around Rittal’s product lines, then set yearly goals for growth and improvement
Coordinate sales resources and lead account relationships across purchasing, engineering, marketing, sales and senior leadership
Review customer forecasts and supply plans, addressing capacity, delivery, quality and cost concerns
Set account pricing in line with headquarters strategy and identify decision-makers to grow revenue share
Connect customers with corporate, regional and international teams, while maintaining C-suite relationships

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree, with business, marketing, international business or engineering preferred
At least seven years selling for an industrial manufacturer while managing large or key accounts
At least three years selling technology products in industrial settings
You have grown C-suite relationships, led teams without direct authority and sold through direct and channel partners
You bring advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, plus the ability to travel nationally and occasionally internationally

Who this fits

This role suits an experienced industrial sales professional with key-account and automotive experience; automotive background is strongly preferred. You’ll lead people who do not report directly to you. Travel includes domestic trips and limited international travel.

From the employer

Rittal, LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

Primary Activities/Duties:

Develop and implement key account plans representing Rittal’s overall product lines to potential and current customers based in the Automotive Industry.
Manage sales resources dedicated to developing the business in the defined market.
Manage either one or a group of key accounts by directing the activities for the specified accounts’ overall business relationship.
Enhance our business and relations with customer by improving quality, delivery, and cost.
Vertically penetrate all aspects of specified accounts including purchasing, engineering, marketing, sales, and senior management.
Establish annual goals for each key account in targeted industry for development and improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.
Understand accounts’ forecasting systems and requirements and the impact on capacity within Rittal
Periodically review and monitor the supply chain to ensure expectations will be met and make improvements
Management of the pricing structure for key accounts and alignment with Headquarter pricing strategies
Aggressively penetrates accounts to fully understand all opportunities in targeted accounts.
Develop strong understanding of the decision making process and key influencers. Leverage this information to maximize revenue share at the account.
Liaison between the corporate office and sales force, regional, and international offices and customers regarding key account business and any issues that may arise
Maintain customer relations at C-suite levels at major key accounts.
Manage the procedures within the department to ensure compliance with ISO and company goals and objectives.

Mental Requirements:
Work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to assignment changes easily, ability to multi-task, learn office procedures and learn to use new software. Must be detail oriented; communicate effectively via oral and written and can work independently as well as in a team environment.

Direction & Decision Making:
Complete directives given either verbally or written, make and assist in determining logical decisions.

Knowledge & Experience:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree. Majors in Business, Marketing, International Business, or Engineering preferred.
Minimum 7 years of sales experience with an industrial manufacturer managing large/key accounts with a history of success, automotive industry experience is strongly preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience in selling technology-based products within industrial environment.
Demonstrated experience to develop C-Suite relationships to maintain and grow business revenue.
Demonstrated experience managing and organization selling both direct and through distributors, integrators, and OEM-original equipment manufacturers (line builders).
Demonstrated experience building and leading an effective team of individuals who are not direct reports.
Must have experience with Microsoft Office programs including advanced knowledge and experience with Excel and Power Point.
Experience utilizing Customer Relationship Management tools (SAP CRM) is preferred.
Ability to travel, nationally and limited international.

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If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.