National Key Account Manager

National Key Account Manager, Lead

At the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Headquartered in the northwest Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, we are a division of Bosch, a multinational engineering and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world. Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 400,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years. With sales opportunities in retail, industrial, and e-commerce channels, we're part of a global powerhouse earning $80 billion euros a year. Play an integral role in a division that drives the success of our large, privately held consumer products organization. Offering the vast resources to maximize your effectiveness, we provide the support you need to achieve your most important objectives. Depending on your role within Sales, you can bring our products to market through three different and efficient channels: retail, industrial, and e-commerce. Featuring such popular brands as Bosch®, Dremel®, and Rotozip®, we offer opportunities to reinforce our strong reputation for quality, grow new business, and expand upon our existing relationships with some of the most influential distributors in power tools. This is your chance to Go big. Go bold. And use your sales skills to drive success on a massive scale, with the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation offers the competitive compensation, career-development resources, and benefits you would expect of a world leader, including health, medical, and financial plans; work/life balance; and flexible work options.

Job Description

The National Key Account Manager, Lead will play a pivotal role in driving Bosch's presence within the construction channel, specifically by managing and expanding relationships with strategic accounts. The role is responsible for the direct account management of the channel's largest distributor, the direct leadership of our regional key account management team, and the hunting of strategically important regional accounts.

• Sales Strategy and Growth: Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve corporate sales targets, secure incremental line listings, and drive competitive de-listings within assigned accounts. Foster revenue growth through a mix of retention strategies and new account acquisitions.
• Business Development: Define strategy for potential distribution targets for expansion, develop engagement plan, delegate execution. Partner with Regional Sales Managers while guiding and supporting Area Sales Manager(s), ensuring effective go-to-market execution.
• Leadership and Relationship Building: Directly manage and mentor a team of four Regional Key Account managers responsible for driving multiple national accounts at a regional level. Act as the primary liaison between field sales, corporate leadership, and account teams. Build productive working relationships at all levels with key corporate customers and internal stakeholders, positioning Bosch as a trusted business partner.
• Market and Competitive Analysis: Regularly analyze customer-specific data, market trends, and competitive insights to shape and refine sales strategies. Accurately forecast monthly demand and financial revenue, ensuring strategic alignment and proactive resource planning.
• Program Execution: Lead line reviews, promotional activities, and targeted campaigns to gain new product listings and achieve sales objectives. Coordinate closely with marketing and field teams to ensure seamless execution of all initiatives.
• Resource Optimization: Work cross-functionally to optimize the deployment of resources, ensuring that all account goals are met. Guide the field sales in executing Bosch's customer strategies effectively, balancing corporate priorities with local needs.

Qualifications

We are looking for a strategic, collaborative, energetic, highly professional leader with a track record for building key customer relationships and driving profitable growth in the construction channel. The individual that will succeed in this role will have excellent communication skills, creativity, and a data-driven approach to identify and capitalize on new opportunities.

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's degree or MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in key account management, sales, or business development, ideally within the construction channel or industrial products sector.
• Proven expertise in the Construction or Industrial channel, with a strong understanding of market dynamics, distribution channels, and go-to-market strategies.
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing corporate relationships at various levels, including national accounts, regional representatives, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong people management and mentorship skills with a track record of leading cross-functional teams and aligning diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working and managing field sales teams, with the ability to drive performance and manage resources effectively.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret customer metrics, market trends, and competitive landscapes to build and execute effective sales strategies.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to translate high-level objectives into actionable strategies for field teams.
• Ability to forecast and manage financial performance, including experience with demand planning, revenue forecasting, and budget management.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint) for data analysis and presentation.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to meet with key accounts, manage relationships, and support field teams.
• This role is based at our Mount Prospect, IL office. We welcome local candidates as well as those open to relocating, though relocation is not required.

Additional Information

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives + FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) + AWIM (A World In Motion) Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:

• Great Place to Work™ Certified, 2024
• Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, 2024
• America's Best Large Employers, 2024
• America's Best Employers for Diversity, 2024
• America's Greatest Workplaces for Women, Newsweek 2024
• Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Newsweek 2024
• Bosch Power Tools was recently recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $150,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome . Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits. Salary estimates published on online job boards, rather than the Bosch US Careers Page, may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position.