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Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. The Key Account Manager II plays a critical role in providing substantial value for both Donaldson and their long-standing customers. Working with the mobile equipment industries top OEM's, this role will be a business advisor on many high-profile projects, offering Donaldson's industry leading filtration technology. Not only will there be an opportunity to create value by offering improvements on current products, but this role will also be able to be at the forefront of the alternative power movement, driving towards a cleaner world. Ideal candidates will be able to work at our Bloomington, MNoffice. Role Responsibilities: Relationship Management and Growth: Proactively develop, lead, and manage business with assigned accounts. Act as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience. Lead by applying Donaldson's Strategic Account Selling framework, principles, and tools to: Deeply understand the customer's business model, value drivers, care-abouts and needs Build strong relationships with multiple functions and levels within the customer based on trust and respect Identify and collaboratively prioritize opportunities (internal/external) to create higher-order customer value (beyond the filter) and accelerate profitable growth Account Management and Profitable Growth: Meet or exceed annual financial growth targets (revenue, margin) for account and ensure a robust project pipeline. Manage the direct sales, RFPs, product development programs, etc. of assigned customer(s) Collaborate with global peers to ensure partnership is adhering to a win-win model Execute independently the customer strategy and negotiations for your region. Develop and recommend market strategies, business, and action plans to improve market share and ensure long-term profitability Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to align Donaldson offerings and services to meet customer key care-abouts Develop account forecasts and budgets and understand impact to DCI of changes Utilize and leverage existing CRM tools to support management of account TRAVEL: Up to 30% Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, communications, engineering, or related field 3+ years of progressive sales experience, preferably in B2B Preferred Qualifications: Strong mix of hunting and farming mentality Previous experience managing large OEMs and ability to build strong customer relationships Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics or related CRM systems Previous Filtration and/or Exhaust & Emissions related industry experience Strong verbal and written communication Adaptability and problem-solving skills Effective presentation and negotiation Ability to effective set priorities by demonstrating time management Analytical (Microsoft Excel) Experience Key words: relationship management, customer engagement, strategic, key accounts, OEM #LI-Hybrid Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or ot er status protected by law. Donaldson is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local laws.