Key Account Manager

At Husky Technologies^TM, our success is based on your success. Our ability to keep our customers in the lead is based on building the strongest team possible.

Husky Technologies^TM has a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships and a unique culture and values. We are dedicated to offering our customers the highest quality products and services and are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy. We are a leader in developing state-of-the-art technology and it is this technology base that uniquely positions us to serve customers who seek differentiation through solutions that provide speed, flexibility and maximum productivity. This capability is at the core of our mission and competitive strategy.

Husky Technologies^TM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies ^TM offers an opportunity to work with - and be challenged by - a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky Technologies^TM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution - then we want you to join the Husky Technologies^TM team!

A CSM Key Account Manager manages a customer at the global or corporate level. They will manage and support key CSM customers who have a strategic importance to Husky's business and future growth.

The Key Account Manager is responsible to increase Husky's CSM share of wallet year over year. The Key Account Manager needs to develop a CSM account strategy for each of their key accounts and meet or exceed their financial targets. Relationships and business development plans must be established at the corporate and plant level, depending on the customer's decision-making process. This role is also responsible to ensure the Husky corporate image (brand) is well known and respected over competitors. The Key Account Manager must possess a very in-depth understanding of their global market and to establish and maintain very strong high-level relationships with their accounts. This role will partner with Rigid Key Account Managers handling similar accounts as well as other CSM staff that are calling on or servicing the accounts' regional offices or accounts that are suppliers to the key account.

Key Responsibilities:

• Essential responsibilities/accountabilities, areas of focus, functions fundamental to the job.
• Develop and execute a strategy for their accounts that includes:

• Detailed understanding of machine fleet and maintenance needs.
• Expanding Husky spare parts spend and share of wallet
• Creating a refurbishment program plan and securing committed annual spend to maintain equipment at a high operational standard.
• Ensure account understands spare parts programs that may align with their spending goals and equipment needs.
• Be aware of and recommend relevant upgrades/modernization products as well as partner with Rigid team members to be aware of machines nearing end of life and thus requiring an asset renewal proposal.
• Be aware of Advantage+ contract penetration at key accounts and ensure that customer is satisfied with its service team. This role will own the renewal of existing contracts as well as expanding sales to all machines if other CSM BMs are not already handling those sites.
• Ensuring best practices, success stories and lessons learned are communicated to others within the organization.
• Leading the budget process of establishing CSM revenue for the key account and aligning with Rigid Sales key accounts.
• Communicating key account's investment strategies and how Husky can potentially maximize share of wallet.
• Support customer service issue resolution

Present his/her strategy to CSM Leadership team and keep them and other team members up to date with progress, issues and developments with the growth plan.

Build a deep understanding of their customer's business mandates relating to Husky solutions, products and services.

Be aware of competitors offering and activities in their global market and be aware of all parts and services purchased from third parties.

Awareness of all mergers and buy-outs related to his or her account globally, align strategy as needed and communicate the impact of the change to other team members.

Identify and communicate future growth opportunities (emerging markets) to recommend change to Husky CSM structure and resources as needed

Identify strengths and weaknesses of Husky's products and services relative to market requirements and competition.

Provide regular market feedback to CSM Leadership in the interest of supporting development projects.

Identify potential risks and anticipate points of resistance associated with growth plan and develop and facilitate resolution.

Education & Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of related industry experience
• A strong marketing and financial background
  
• In-depth understanding of injection molding

Husky Technologies^TM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies^TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky Technologies^TM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at talent@husky.ca.

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).