Key Account Manager (m/f/d) Europe, Bielefeld (Key Account Manager)

Become part of the DFT team! DFT is a globally active solution provider for automated sorting and conveying technology in intralogistics plant engineering. The Bielefeld-based company with 550+ employees was first founded in 1954 as a department of Dürkoppwerke. After spinning off as an independent GmbH in 1995, DFT became part of the KNAPP Group in 2010 and has since supplemented the portfolio, particularly in the areas of sorting and sequencing. Since 2025, DFT has acted as a group-wide competence center for sorting technology within the KNAPP Group. With innovations such as the modularly designed Push-Tray-Sorter, DFT offers flexible sorter platforms that can be individually adapted to customer requirements. Another milestone: In 2025, DFT realized the 100th plant with proven adapter technology in the field of suspended conveyor technology. The focus is on holistic solutions and services for customers from industries such as Fashion, Retail, Pharma, Electronics, and Parcel & Post.

Your tasks:

• Maintenance and expansion of existing customer relationships in Europe
• Identification and approach of potential new customers
• Management of the entire quotation process - from the inquiry to the final coordination
• Preparation and execution of quotation and contract negotiations
• Close coordination with the internal sales team as well as the technical specialist departments
• Regular customer visits, participation in on-site appointments and relevant specialist events
• Observation of market and customer developments to derive sales measures

What you bring:

• You have completed commercial or technical training or a degree or a comparable qualification.
• You bring experience in the sales of products requiring explanation or capital goods.
• You convince through strong communication and negotiation skills.
• You have a high customer orientation and enjoy direct exchange with decision-makers.
• You are willing to travel regularly within Europe.
• You have good English skills; other languages are an advantage.
• Your way of working is independent and structured, and your appearance is confident.

What we offer:

• A responsible position with direct influence on the company's success
• Short decision-making paths and a collegial, down-to-earth working environment
• Performance-related compensation as well as a company car if applicable
• Thorough induction and long-term development perspectives
• Modern work equipment and flexible design options within the framework of operational processes

We look forward to your application via this portal.

Would you like to know more about us? Then find out more here: www.duerkopp.com

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