German-Speaking Key Account Manager

A well-established international construction company is seeking a German‑Speaking Key Account Manager to join its global business development team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing relationships with global customers and acquiring international construction projects, particularly within the industrial and commercial construction sectors. The position involves close collaboration with internal teams and global branches, as well as international travel to meet clients and expand the company’s global presence.

- (X) NOT eligible: Working Holiday Visa, Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship

Benefits

• Time off in lieu, 29 days annual leave plus traditional holidays and Christmas Eve
• Group accident insurance
• Corporate health programme
• Employee discounts via corporate benefits portal

Type

Permanent, full‑time

Salary

75-85k (Negotiable, depending on experience)

German‑Speaking Key Account Manager Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain close relationships with global customers
• Identify and acquire international construction projects, particularly in industrial and commercial sectors
• Conduct market research and deliver company presentations to potential clients
• Build and expand international business networks through trade fairs and industry events
• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers
• Support project management activities throughout project development phases
• Identify and evaluate project opportunities, risks, and cost implications in cooperation with operational project teams
• Collaborate with internal teams across 13 global branches as well as external stakeholders including clients, planners, and subcontractors
• Take over and further develop global sales activities together with an existing colleague
• Travel internationally for customer meetings, trade fairs, and project acquisition activities

German‑Speaking Key Account Manager Ideal Candidate

• Business level of fluency in both English and German
• Class B driving licence required
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a comparable technical qualification
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the construction or architecture industry
• Strong sales and client acquisition skills with excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to clearly present and explain technical topics to clients and stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking with a structured, goal‑oriented working style and effective time management
• High level of technical and commercial understanding with strong intercultural communication and teamwork skills, while remaining resilient under pressure
• Experience in construction or project management is desirable
• Experience in sales or quotation preparation within the construction sector
• Experience in project organisation and project management

Notes

All applicants for the (German‑Speaking Key Account Manager) must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: IN47199) at the top of your message.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.