Key Account Project Manager

MKO KONE Inc.

🇺🇸 United States
Remote
Manager or above
1 day ago

Health insurance
Pension

1 day ago

Founded in 1910,KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as aninnovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions byForbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. 

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team and support our major national accounts with both operational and sales activities?

As ourKey Account Project Manager,you will be responsible for the retention, growth and value of the account, asset/capital planning, contract management and ensuring the customer's performance goals and account management objectives are met /exceeded.

Please note:This is a remote-based position with a primary location in Lisle, IL and open to considering candidates that reside outside of Illinois.

JOB DUTIES:

Customer & Portfolio Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Core accounts, managing customer needs, account performance, escalations, and overall relationship health.
Retention & Profitable Growth: Develop and execute account strategies focused on customer retention, revenue growth, profitability, and expanding KONE’s share of wallet.
Field Collaboration: Partner closely with branches, districts, and regional teams to align customer expectations with local execution, resolve issues, and ensure a consistent customer experience.
Contract Management: Maintain strong understanding of customer agreements and ensure alignment with contractual scope, pricing, terms and conditions, equipment, and locations.
Sales & Business Development: Identify and advance opportunities across service, repairs, modernization, and new equipment, coordinating with Field and sales teams throughout the sales process.
Account Planning: Develop proactive account and asset strategies based on customer priorities, equipment needs, business objectives, and long-term capital plans.
Performance & Reporting: Analyze account performance, financial results, risks, and opportunities; develop actionable plans and present business reviews to customers and internal stakeholders.
Relationship Management: Build trusted relationships across the customer organization, including senior decision-makers, while strengthening KONE’s position as a strategic partner.

Hiring Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related industry
In lieu of degree, 7-10 years senior account management or sales management experience
The ideal background will bring understanding of sales and operations of all business lines, financial acumen, and collaboration skills ranging from written to verbal.
General management experience, desirable

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation

We value your authentic self.

Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation

We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits include: 

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Opportunities to learn and grow

401K Employer Match

401k Employer Non-elective Contribution

Well-being Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Family & Medical Leave

Parental Leave

Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability

Buy-Up Long-term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Insurance

KONE Credit Union

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

This role has been categorized as a remote position. Remote employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any location within the area of the role’s scope of responsibility.

The national hiring range for this role is $152,600 - $200,235. The compensationpackage offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

We will also consider candidates in Lisle IL. The hiring range for Lisle is $163,300 - $214,305.

Variable Compensation

KONE 60/40 Annual Bonus plan at 25% Target Incentive based on achievement of company goals and individual goals

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and yourcareer!

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.