Company Discription
Configura is the maker of CET Designer, a Parametric Graphical Configuration (PGC)-based software platform that helps people design and plan spaces. We develop software to draw spaces in 2D and 3D for leading companies within the commercial furniture, kitchen and material handling industries. In the background, prices and configurations are automatically calculated. Thanks to our intelligent software and largely automated processes, we contribute towards less waste creation and a more sustainable way of working in our target industries.
We are a global company with customers in 10 countries and users in more than 100. Configura is headquartered in Linköping (Sweden), with offices in Grand Rapids (Michigan, USA), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Shenzhen (China), Berlin (Germany), Gothenburg (Sweden) and Tokyo (Japan). People are at the heart of Configura and we strive to be a great place to work.
At Configura, we open our doors to all people. Our team’s diverse cultural perspectives from around the world encourages new ways of thinking and drives our innovation.
What we offer you
We have an opening in our Grand Rapids office for an energetic individual who is eager to grow Account Management efforts. Configura is a global organization providing software solutions through CET Designer for interior design and engineering that puts the creativity back into the user’s hands and away from over-memorizing product data. In short, we simplify.
As an Account Manager, you play a very important part in Configura’s continued growth journey. With primary responsibility for business development and customer care for the company’s key customers. You will work in a company culture that is committed, innovative, and constantly moving forward. You have the commercial responsibility and ability to strategically plan your own customer activities independently, of course with the support of helpful colleagues.
If you want to work for a company with Swedish roots and genuine care for its employees, this position could be for you. We take pride in our low employee turnover and are especially proud of our introduction for new employees.
Who we believe you are
We believe you are a dedicated, interpersonal individual who enjoys making other people successful in our Configura Ecosystem. To be successful as an Account Manager, you should have a passion for solutions that solve needs intuitively and simply without over complication. You are someone who proactively communicates to team members and contributes to elevating the experience of our software both internally and externally. You can be trusted to complete valuable tasks and are willing to reprioritize personal goals to meet the objectives of the greater Configura team.
Responsibilities:
Support business development efforts in the transition of sales prospects to Partners.
Negotiate prices and contracts.
Support the production teams as they execute projects for our Partners.
Act as a liaison between Partners and Configura leadership to articulate market trends, issues, and opportunities impacting our Partners and Users.
Coordination of skills and services that allow a Partner to successful create, release, and maintain software within the Configura Ecosystem.
Follow and report on the profitability of the accounts you are responsible for.
Requirements:
At least five years of experience working in the material handling industry or similar.
Experience communicating to executive and director level management decisions makers.
Possess basic knowledge of how to run a major IT project.
Strong communication and personal skills.
Desire to be a part of a global, innovative team.
Ability to travel 10 – 20% of the year. International travel required periodically.
Ability to learn new skills quickly and continuously including software programs.
| Sponsor | Configura, Inc. |
| Posted Date | 2/23/21 |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Contact | Stephanie Dahlquist |
| Contact Email | career.us[at]configura.com |
| Address1 | 35 Oakes St SW |
| Address2 | 800 |
| City | Grand Rapids |
| State/Province | Michigan |
| Zip/Postal Code | 49503 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Customer Service |
| Sales |
