Junior Key Account Manager

IMI Plc - Legacy Precision • University Park, IL

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About The Position

IMI plc is a global specialist engineering company focused on creating breakthrough solutions in fluid and motion control applications. They design, build, and service highly engineered products for market sectors including Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport. IMI emphasizes a partnership approach, collaborating with customers to solve complex problems and drive innovation for safer, more sustainable, and productive businesses. This Junior Key Account Manager role is a development-focused position for high-potential individuals aiming to become full Key Account Managers. It offers hands-on experience in customer management, commercial strategy, and cross-functional operations within the Commercial Vehicle segment. The role begins with supporting and managing smaller programs, with a clear progression path to owning customer accounts, defining strategies, and taking on full business and P&L responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 0-3 years of experience (Internship acceptable)
• Strong communication skills and willingness to interact with customers
• Basic proficiency in Excel and MS Office
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• High level of ownership and sense of urgency
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• Self-driven and proactive mindset
• Comfortable working in a cross functional, dynamic environment
• Strong curiosity and willingness to take on new challenges
• Strong motivation
• Ownership

Responsibilities

• Supporting end users by diagnosing and resolving system problems and errors.
• Supporting Key Account Managers and taking ownership of smaller customer programs, including coordination across sales, engineering, and operations.
• Learning and participating in commercial activities such as quoting, pricing, forecasting, and pipeline tracking.
• Coordinating cross-functionally to support order execution and issue resolution.
• Maintaining accurate CRM data.
• Developing the capability to manage customer interactions independently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level