
Key Account Manager
Festo
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Singapore • Singapore
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Develop business opportunities and grow market share in the Electronics and Light Assembly (ELA) segments
- Identify, pursue, and convert new customers, projects, and applications in target industries
- Hunt for new opportunities by influencing OEMs, system integrators, and end users to specify Festo solutions
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
- Develop and execute account plans to achieve sales growth and customer satisfaction
- Collaborate with internal departments and the regional sales team to deliver competitive and effective solutions
- Prepare and follow up on quotations, proposals, and contract negotiations
- Conduct product presentations, demonstrations, and provide technical advice to customers
- Track and report sales pipeline, opportunities, and activities through CRM systems
- Achieve assigned sales targets, KPIs, and business development objectives
- Provide input on market trends and propose improvement ideas to enhance customer experience and internal processes
- Contribute to digitalization initiatives and hybrid sales models to support business growth
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the ELA Sales Manager
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Automation, Electrical, Process Engineering, or Mechatronics
- Postgraduate studies in Technical Business or Business Administration is an advantage
- 3–7 years of relevant experience in technical sales, business development, or engineering roles
- Experience in factory automation, pneumatics, or industrial equipment is preferred
- Strong understanding of customer needs in the Electronics and Light Assembly industry
- Familiar with automation components and solutions
- Knowledge of project management is an advantage
- Proficient in CRM tools and Microsoft Office applications
- Able to identify customer challenges and propose practical automation solutions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Structured, organized, and self-managed working style
- Team-oriented, open-minded, and adaptable to multicultural environments
- Proactive learner with a problem-solving mindset
- Resilient and able to work under pressure.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
technical salesbusiness developmentfactory automationpneumaticsindustrial equipmentautomation componentsproject managementautomation solutions
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsstructured working styleorganized working styleself-managed working styleteam-orientedopen-mindedadaptableproactive learnerproblem-solving mindset
Certifications
Diploma in AutomationDegree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in Process EngineeringDegree in MechatronicsPostgraduate studies in Technical BusinessPostgraduate studies in Business Administration