Key Account Manager

Posted 2 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Entry level
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
Drive sales growth for Emerson’s RIDGID brand across Denmark by managing key customer relationships, developing new business, conducting site visits, providing technical guidance, delivering product demonstrations and training, and supporting distributors, contractors, utilities, municipalities, and industrial customers. The role involves market analysis, CRM reporting, trade show participation, cross-functional collaboration, and travel throughout the assigned territory.
Summary Generated by Built In

If you are a Key Account Manager  professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career in Denmark, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! In this role, you will drive sustainable business growth across Denmark by developing strong customer relationships, expanding market presence, and identifying new business opportunities for the RIDGID brand.

As part of Emerson's Professional Tools business, you will represent a trusted industry leader with a legacy of innovation dating back to 1923, when RIDGID invented the modern pipe wrench. Today, RIDGID continues to deliver purpose-built solutions that help professionals work more efficiently, safely, and productively across commercial and residential plumbing, industrial and mechanical, infrastructure, and HVAC markets. Professionals in more than 100 countries rely on RIDGID products known for their quality, durability, and performance.

Working closely with distributors, channel partners, contractors, municipalities, utilities, and end users, you will help deliver customer-focused solutions that support business growth while advancing Emerson's values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion. Based in Denmark, in our office and training center in Karlslunde  or home-based, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global organization.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Drive sales growth by conducting site visits, assessing customer needs, and providing technical guidance to existing and prospective customers.
  • Support sales activities through accurate reporting, including documenting customer visits, action plans, sales opportunities, and follow-up activities.
  • Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities while managing existing customer relationships to achieve business objectives.
  • Deliver product demonstrations and represent Emerson at trade shows, customer events, roadshows, and industry gatherings.
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with distributors, dealers, and end users across targeted market segments.
  • Provide product knowledge and sales training to distributor teams and customer organizations.
  • Utilize customer relationship management tools and other business systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information.
  • Engage with key stakeholders, including construction companies, municipalities, contractors, utilities, and industrial customers.
  • Analyze market opportunities and customer needs to align Emerson's product portfolio with target customers and distribution partners.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience and support long-term business growth.

Who You Are

You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You keep up with current and future market trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while maintaining strong relationships across diverse teams, functions, and locations. You communicate clearly and effectively in a variety of settings, creating positive customer experiences and fostering trust with stakeholders.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Experience developing business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and achieving sales objectives in industrial, electrical, utility, renewable energy, manufacturing, or related markets.
  • Technical aptitude and the ability to understand equipment, technologies, and customer applications.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in Danish.
  • Professional proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
  • Effective presentation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
  • Ability to work independently in a home-based environment while effectively managing priorities and customer commitments.
  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory as required.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • Technical education, training, or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
  • Experience working with distributors, channel partners, or technical sales organizations.
  • Knowledge of Denmark industrial, utility, infrastructure, or renewable energy markets.

Our Culture and Commitment To You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

Skills Required

  • Experience developing business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and achieving sales objectives in industrial, electrical, utility, renewable energy, manufacturing, or related markets
  • Technical aptitude and ability to understand equipment, technologies, and customer applications
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in Danish
  • Professional proficiency in English, written and verbal
  • Effective presentation and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
  • Ability to work independently in a home-based environment and manage priorities and customer commitments
  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory
  • Technical education, training, or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field
  • Experience working with distributors, channel partners, or technical sales organizations
  • Knowledge of Denmark industrial, utility, infrastructure, or renewable energy markets

Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.

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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
50,857 Employees
Year Founded: 1890

What We Do

At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.

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