Key Account Manager

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>US Conec, Ltd.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Engineering Innovation. Powering AI.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence - creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today's most important technologies. </span><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. The listing location is United States.

Key facts

What you'll do

• <div class="content-intro"><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>US Conec, Ltd.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Engineering Innovation.
• Powering AI.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">US Conec, Ltd.
• is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence - creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today's most important technologies.
• </span><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect.
• At US Conec, you'll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people </span><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">and its customers. </span><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future - whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Key Account Manager
• Chicago/Remote</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Overview</strong></p> <p>US Conec is seeking a results-driven Account Manager, ideally in the greater Chicago area, to join our corporate team.
• In this role, you'll manage strategic customer relationships, drive revenue growth, and align account strategies with company goals.
• You'll collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional service, support product development, and strengthen US Conec's market position in the fiber optic industry.</p> <p>This position is ideal for candidates with <strong>3+ years of commercial experience</strong> in fiber optics who thrive in customer-facing roles and enjoy building long-term partnerships.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Achieve budgeted sales levels across assigned product lines.</li> <li>Manage selling expenses within established limits or budget.</li> <li>Own and grow relationships with assigned Core, Key, and Growth Accounts.</li> <li>Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.</li> <li>Align US Conec business planning with customer strategic goals.</li> <li>Coordinate internally with Customer Service, Product Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing.</li> <li>Support Strategic Account Managers with objectives and programs.</li> <li>Assist Inside Sales Representatives and Customer Service teams through coaching and supervision.</li> <li>Maintain high-level knowledge of multi-fiber connectors, single fiber connectors, optical cable termination methods, and optical networking standards.</li> <li>Promote US Conec products using professional selling techniques and technical expertise.</li> <li>Participate in sales programs and promotions to increase market share.</li> <li>Contribute to marketing initiatives including press releases, promotional literature, and trade show planning.</li> <li>Identify new product opportunities and communicate market insights to Product Management.</li> <li>Analyze customer markets, business drivers, and strategic needs to inform account planning.</li> <li>Provide monthly reports to the Regional Sales Manager.</li> <li>Coordinate resolution of product-related field performance issues.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Must Haves</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; technical or engineering background a plus.</li> <li><strong>Minimum 3 years of commercial experience</strong> in the fiber optic industry.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of fiber optic cable, connectors, and hardware.</li> <li>Advanced PC skills including Salesforce.com, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.</li> <li>Strong presentation and relationship-building abilities.</li> <li>Willingness to travel as needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive bas

Requirements

• You'll collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional service, support product development, and strengthen US Conec's market position in the fiber optic industry.</p> <p>This position is ideal for candidates with <strong>3+ years of commercial experience</strong> in fiber optics who thrive in customer-facing roles and enjoy building long-term partnerships.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Achieve budgeted sales levels across assigned product lines.</li> <li>Manage selling expenses within established limits or budget.</li> <li>Own and grow relationships with assigned Core, Key, and Growth Accounts.</li> <li>Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.</li> <li>Align US Conec business planning with customer strategic goals.</li> <li>Coordinate internally with Customer Service, Product Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing.</li> <li>Support Strategic Account Managers with objectives and programs.</li> <li>Assist Inside Sales Representatives and Customer Service teams through coaching and supervision.</li> <li>Maintain high-level knowledge of multi-fiber connectors, single fiber connectors, optical cable termination methods, and optical networking standards.</li> <li>Promote US Conec products using professional selling techniques and technical expertise.</li> <li>Participate in sales programs and promotions to increase market share.</li> <li>Contribute to marketing initiatives including press releases, promotional literature, and trade show planning.</li> <li>Identify new product opportunities and communicate market insights to Product Management.</li> <li>Analyze customer markets, business drivers, and strategic needs to inform account planning.</li> <li>Provide monthly reports to the Regional Sales Manager.</li> <li>Coordinate resolution of product-related field performance issues.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Must Haves</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; technical or engineering background a plus.</li> <li><strong>Minimum 3 years of commercial experience</strong> in the fiber optic industry.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of fiber optic cable, connectors, and hardware.</li> <li>Advanced PC skills including Salesforce.com, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.</li> <li>Strong presentation and relationship-building abilities.</li> <li>Willingness to travel as needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive bas

About US Conec, Ltd.

US Conec, Ltd. in Hickory, North Carolina is hiring for Talent Pipeline

General Application. The team supports manufacturing and quality operations.

You will work with cross-functional partners to coordinate production schedules, monitor process performance, and maintain accurate records. The role requires attention to detail, reliable communication, and comfort using digital tools in a regulated environment.