Account Manager

The salary range for this position is 80,000 to 100,000 annually with a 35% bonus opportunity under the Sales Incentive plan.

 The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday September 22, 2025. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

 

This is how you WOW:

This comprehensive list of duties highlights the multifaceted role of an Account Manager, encompassing sales, training, distributor management, and a strong understanding of both our products and the market.

 

• Provide comprehensive sales training to distributor sales teams, equipping them with product knowledge and effective sales techniques.
• Conduct hands-on demonstrations with demo equipment, showcasing the capabilities and benefits of our products.
• Deliver training on parts and service management, ensuring distributors can efficiently support their customers.
• Promote and encourage dealer participation in relevant KNA training programs.
• Actively recruit, develop, and train qualified distributors to establish and expand our market share.
• Conduct regular on-site visits with distributors to provide guidance and support in sales, service, and parts operations.
• Stay abreast of technical developments and product updates within our line.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of equipment operation, application recommendations, and competitive advantages.
• Effectively communicate product benefits and features, differentiating our offerings from competitors.
• Cultivate consultative relationships with customers, providing expert guidance and support.
• Manage an annual sales and expense budget for the assigned territory.
• Demonstrate proficiency in marketing materials and programs to assist distributors with national and local marketing efforts.

 

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

 

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and least there successful industrial sales experience; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure and manuels
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. 
• Apply concepts of basic algebra an6d geometry.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have experience with personal computer.
• Must be service oriented, articulate and able to present a positive and professional image.
• Motivates and empowers others in an effective way
• Actively seeks information to understand customers‘ needs and preferences

 

 

Our Kärcher WOW-package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

 

Work Environment

Works in an office setting, frequent travel required by automobile or airplane.

 

 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers when using the telephone and personal computer throughout most of the day and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close v