Account Manager, Inside Sales

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Account Manager processing technical orders for Columbus McKinnon’s lifting and motion solutions. Coordinating customers, German factory teams, contracts, and project delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and process customer orders from receipt through execution and delivery
  • Act as the key interface between customers, internal departments, and the factory in Germany
  • Coordinate project timelines, milestones, and deliverables with the German team
  • Review and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and specifications
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company standards, technical requirements, safety standards, and commercial laws
  • Communicate with sales, offer management, engineering, procurement, production, accounting, controlling, logistics, and external stakeholders
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions
  • Support continuous improvement in order processing and project workflows
  • Assist in contract review and alignment with German commercial law and international standards
  • Create order confirmations, bills, guarantees, and internal documents

Requirements:

  • Communication skills in English and German
  • Experience in the lifting equipment or crane industry is essential
  • Ability to work within a global team in a remote working environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related technical field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in technical order processing or project coordination
  • Excellent communication skills in English and German in speech and writing
  • Basic understanding of German commercial law (e.g., BGB, HGB) and international contract principles
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical aspects
  • Solid commercial knowledge including pricing, costing, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
  • Ability to organize multiple jobs and meet deadlines
  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly
  • Understanding of technical requirements, safety standards, commercial rules, and laws

Benefits:

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Drug Free Workplace