Key Account Manager (Enginerring Software/ CAD for Process Industry) - France

Our client is a highly successful German software company with over 250 employees and a track record of more than 45 years in delivering innovative, tailor‑made solutions for complex manufacturing environments. Their software is used globally across demanding industries such as chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and modular plant (skid) engineering.

The company offers a stable, long‑term work environment with low employee turnover and a culture built on trust, respect, and strong team spirit. If you are looking for challenging projects within a technologically advanced setting, this is the right place for you.

For their Daughter Company we are looking for an experienced Account Manager.

Your Responsibilities

As a Key Account Manager (m/f/d) for existing software solutions, you will become part of a diverse and international team of around 10 professionals.

• Manage and strategically develop existing key accounts
• Support market development through in-depth market and competitive analyses
• Identify customer needs and design tailored solution approaches
• Prepare complex proposals, contracts, and framework agreements
• Deliver compelling presentations, represent the company at trade fairs, and lead negotiations independently
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to closing
• Identify market opportunities and drive new business development
• Support ongoing projects with a strong focus on commercial success

Your Profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Proven sales experience in technical software solutions
• Industry knowledge in process industries (e.g., chemicals, oil & gas, renewable energy) is mandatory
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all organizational levels, including senior stakeholders
• Confident and professional presence combined with a high level of ownership and initiative
• Analytical, structured, and strategic mindset
• Fluent in French (ideally native)

Interested?

We look forward to hearing from you!

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