Role: Key Account ManagerLocation: South east Spain (Murcia, Almeria, Alicante, Albacete area)Hybrid: 2-3 days on the fieldContract: PermanentABOUT OUR COMPANYAt MICHELIN Connected Fleet, a division of the Michelin Group, leaders in sustainable mobility for 130 years, we specialise in connected fleet management services and solutions. We are a market leader with over 30 years expertise in a high-growth and competitive mobility tech industry. Today we work with 70,000 customers and over 600,000 vehicles globally, growing more than 10% per year, and entering on average 3 new markets a year. Backed by Michelin Group and operating under the Michelin Connected Fleet name, we will be a major player in this market in the coming years.OUR DREAMWe know our planet is at risk and we urgently need to find innovative ways to protect it. At Michelin, pioneering is what we do: We are innovating constantly, to explore new opportunities, with, around and beyond tires to lead the way in sustainable mobility. Our people act for change, with respect, and as leaders. We care about giving people a better way forward.Our dream is rooted in a single purpose: by 2050, Michelin will be recognised as a critical innovation leader that helped humanity conquer new frontiers. And we all work hard every day to realise this dream.OUR PEOPLE & WAYS OF WORKINGAt MICHELIN Connected Fleet, agility is not a word - it's a lifestyle. We gather entrepreneurial minds who are not afraid to fail fast and learn quickly, every day. We think long term and act short term, we grow fast and love what we do. We believe in an inclusive working environment, building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views and opinions. Among our 400 employees in Europe, we proudly benefit from around 30 nationalities. We thrive because of the diverse background and talent of our people. We nurture our team's growth with several companywide development programs - including our Diversity, Mentoring and Sustainability programs.THE ROLE IN SHORTWe are looking for a dynamic and motivated Sales professional who can build outstandingrelationships with our customers in Spain.The Key Account Manager will be responsible for developing business relationships targetingprospects with a HGV fleet size between 50 - 500 units. As a Key Account Manager, you will takethe lead in the development of new business opportunities that support Michelin ConnectedFleet overall growth strategy.The candidate should be sales-orientated and data-driven, wanting to get to know customers andsolve their problems. The candidate should be able to work effectively across country / culturalboundaries.The candidate will report to the Country Manager - Spain, receive support from the local Michelinstructure and work alongside the central Business Development team.What would your role look like:To generate opportunities within Michelin sales teams and leads: Services and solutions and DistributorsIdentify key prospective targets within assigned prospect accounts and implement a contact strategy to secure appointments with the decision makersPresent Michelin Connected Fleet solutions to key contacts through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emailsProspect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business within the vertical marketGain a thorough understanding of Michelin Connected Fleet competences and credentials, recognising vertical market priorities, industry issues and hot topics, in addition to potential solutions and the ROI opportunities to be delivered.Provide feedback to the business on any key customer pinch points or issues relevant to our softwareNegotiate and close profitable contracts with new customers in line with Michelin Connected Fleet pricing policy and that any variations are duly authorisedPrepare and present proposals and presentations to corporate standards, ensuring these are accurate and are tailored to the specific opportunityActively and successfully manage the sales process; lead generations; needs analysis, value proposition, proposal negotiating, close and hand over to the Deployment TeamBuild and manage sales pipeline, ensuring diligent and comprehensive utilisation of Salesforce to record account progress, business pipelines and order progress.Ensure all contact records and account plans are maintained and kept current using SalesforceSubmit weekly & monthly sales forecast and reports as requiredEnsure all productivity and performance KPIs are met and reported on in a timely and accurate mannerWork in close cooperation with colleagues from other cross functional teams to leverage skills and seek buy in where appropriate to maximise sales successMaximise revenue and margin generation achieving monthly, quarterly and annual sales targetsPresent a professional and positive image of the business at all timesAchieve individual sales target and seek for over performanceTo be successful you will likely have:University degree, and a track record of continuous professional growthSenior sales executive with a minimum of 3 years software or specific automotive/transport and logistic vertical market sales experience (demonstrable track record of success)New business success essentialPossessing drive, motivation and acute attention to detail in ensuring all sales opportunities to MCF are captured and exploredHighly developed strategic selling skills, comfortable engaging with board directors of all disciplines to establish understanding of requirements and buy inExcellent all round interpersonal and communication skills with the capacity to manage / influence all levels (internally and externally)Demonstrable commercial experience commensurate with structuring high value contracts (from inception to close)Strong negotiation skills, with the tenacity to push back where a deal is not suitable for the businessExcellent presentation skills with an inherent ability to close business opportunitiesHigh levels of planning, organization, motivation, creativity and results focusStrong written and presentation skillsFluent/Native SpanishAdvanced/Fluent EnglishWork-life balance is important to us at Michelin Connected Fleet, so we offer our teams as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. We trust our teams to know how they work best, combining remote and collaborative working, with a flexible approach to hours. This allows our people the time and space for life outside of work.Job Types: Full-time, Permanent#J-18808-Ljbffr
