International Key Account Manager – Railway & Locomotive Industry
Drive international growth in one of the world's most important industries. Build strategic partnerships and develop Elpress' railway business worldwide.
Build relationships that move an industry forward.
The rail industry is playing an increasingly important role in the transition towards more sustainable transportation. Across the world, new locomotives and rail vehicles are being developed, existing fleets are being modernized and the demands on safety, reliability and long service life continue to increase.
At Elpress, we have been creating secure electrical connections since 1959.
Now we are looking for an someone to take over the role of International Key Account Manager who wants to develop our business within the railway and locomotive industry and build lasting relationships with some of the industry's most important players.
This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to both technology and people. Someone who understands that successful international sales is not about short-term transactions, but about understanding the customer's application, solving real challenges and earning trust over time.
Your role
As International Key Account Manager for Railway & Locomotive, you will become part of our international Key Industries Team and take responsibility for developing the railway segment globally across Europe and South America.
You will work with locomotive and rolling stock manufacturers, maintenance organizations, railway operators, system integrators and other companies within the rail industry.
Much of your work takes place where the business happens: together with customers, engineers, decision makers, our subsidiaries and our distribution partners. International travel is therefore a natural and important part of the role.
The mission
develop existing strategic customer relationships and identify new opportunities
build relationships with locomotive manufacturers, rolling stock OEMs, maintenance organizations, railway operators and system integrators
understand customer applications and connect their needs with Elpress' technical expertise and solutions
coordinate sales activities with Elpress subsidiaries and distribution partners
lead commercial discussions and negotiations with key accounts
identify opportunities across the wider Elpress portfolio and partner network
represent Elpress at customer meetings, technical discussions, industry events and other international forums
contribute to the long-term development of Elpress within the global railway industry
Who we are looking for
You probably have experience in international technical sales and are comfortable discussing both business and technology. Experience from the railway or locomotive industry, rolling stock, maintenance or another technically demanding transportation sector is particularly valuable.
A technical or engineering background within areas such as electrical engineering, railway engineering or mechatronics will help you understand our customers and their applications.
Knowledge of electrical systems in rail vehicles, power distribution, low- and high-voltage installations, control systems or electrical connections is an advantage, as is familiarity with the standards and certification requirements of the railway industry.
You communicate confidently in English. But also German, Spanish, Polish or French would be an additional advantage.
But experience and technical knowledge are only part of what matters.
We are looking for someone who is curious, structured and commercially driven, but also someone who genuinely enjoys meeting people. You listen before you propose a solution. You are comfortable taking responsibility for your market and building relationships across countries, cultures and organizations.
Knowledge, experience and innovation.
Elpress is a Swedish company with more than 65 years of experience in developing and manufacturing electrical connection systems for demanding applications.
Our products are used in industries where there is little room for compromise. That has shaped the way we work.
We believe in technical expertise, quality and long-term relationships. We develop and manufacture with a system perspective and work closely with customers around the world to create reliable solutions for their applications.
At Elpress, you become part of an international business while working with the knowledge, engineering and manufacturing heritage of a Swedish industrial company.
You will also join us at an exciting time. Electrification and the transition towards more sustainable transportation are creating new possibilities across the railway industry, and we intend to be an active part of that development.
Interested in joining us?
We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. We look forward to hearing from you and learning more about what you could bring to Elpress.
Questions about the position?
Christian Alexandersson
Head of Sales, Global Segments
christian.alexandersson@elpress.se
+46 (0)612 71 71 03
Eva Mårtensson
HR Manager
eva.martensson@elpress.se
+46 (0)612 71 71 39
- Department
- Key Industries
- Locations
- Denmark, Germany, Norway, Kramfors, Sundsvall, Upplands Väsby
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Colleagues
Workplace & Culture
We are proud of working at Elpress. We are skilled and our goal is to keep our customers satified. We cooperate and solve problems together.
Our core values are Trust, Passion, Quality and Development.
About Elpress
We have been developing, manufacturing and marketing complete crimping systems for electrical connectors since 1959, based in Kramfors/Sweden, where our Production, R&D and HQ are located.
Elpress Inc. services the North American market with Elpress products and specialist knowledge, from our office in Chicago/IL (Lombard).
We supply products from our centrally located warehouse near O’Hare Airport, provide technical support with expert staff, consulting on connection solutions as well as providing service/repair support.
The Elpress group consist of Elpress AB and subsidiaries Elpress Inc., Elpress GmbH, Elpress A/S, Elpress AS, Elpress (Beijing) Ltd. and with local warehouses in Silkeborg/Denmark, Beijing/China and Chicago/USA. Further we have local sales offices in New Delhi/India and Helsinki/Finland.