[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Illinois Tool Works jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Illinois Tool Works · Helsingborg, Sweden # Key Account Manager - Specialty Coatings Helsingborg, Sweden Full-time Manager or lead Sales Listed on Illinois Tool Works’s official careers site. Posted July 9, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Illinois Tool Works’s careers site →](https://careers.itw.com/us/en/job/ITWITWUSJR8930EXTERNALENUS/Key-Account-Manager-Specialty-Coatings) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Illinois Tool Works](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/) / Key Account Manager - Specialty Coatings ## Job description ### SUMMARY Our Sales team plays a pivotal role in our business growth initiatives and is essential to delivering outstanding customer outcomes. As a Key Account Manager, you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit, results-oriented strategic mindset, and customer-focused approach. This is an exciting opportunity to drive growth in a wide variety of markets with a high level of autonomy! ### ITW’S BUSINESS MODEL & CULTURE We have an environment shaped by our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that brings our exciting ideas to life. Our people thrive in our “flexibility within the framework” approach. We are committed to providing you with growth and development opportunities that maximize your unique potential. Our culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner – we want your entrepreneurial spirit to thrive! Be a part of One ITW/One Team, where everyone’s contribution matters in our quest to achieve our full potential. ### We live by our Core Values simplicity, sharing risk, integrity, respect, and trust. YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS JOB IF YOU… Are an entrepreneur – you enjoy taking ownership of your surroundings and constantly seek to find ways to improve. Are a self-starter with an interest in engaging customers on a face-to-face basis. Possess a ‘hunter’ mentality with regard to finding and developing new sales opportunities. Are excited about working with a differentiated product and customer mix and are passionate about the customer experience. ### PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Establish and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, understanding their needs and providing solutions to maximize customer satisfaction. Develop and implement a robust plan to achieve significant growth within the Coatings and Grouting related industries. Tactical and operational planning with Segment Manager to determine primary objectives within accounts. Align with distributor network to promote significant growth in region through identifying opportunities at major accounts. Develop and report accurate sales forecasts by account, product line, and understand changes in demand. Identify and resolve customer pain points and offer solutions. Collaborate with product management and development to identify new product requirements and aid in the development and launch of new products within our Innovation Framework. Collaborate with (National Account) Channel management to support accounts and channel partners to grow the wider business. Demonstrate strong Sales Excellence including disciplined competency in the understanding and utilization of SalesForce.com CRM. Participate in market/channel projects as required to support the overall business strategy. Effectively communicate with others inside and outside of the company in a tactful, courteous manner to promote excellent customer service. Promote, support, and adhere to all safety and quality related policies and procedures. ### SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a science-related discipline or equivalent experience. 3+ years of sales experience within the Heavy industry segments Mining and/or Petrochem are required. Prior experience selling to Equipment OEM’s, Industrial Contractors; EPC’s. Experience in selling engineered and technical products. Epoxy Coatings and backing compound experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with Sales Processes and CRM - specifically Sales Force. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Must have a Valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel 60% - 70% Ability to sit and stand for up to 8 hours/day. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 9, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 101 days - Location: Helsingborg, Sweden - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Illinois Tool Works’s careers site →](https://careers.itw.com/us/en/job/ITWITWUSJR8930EXTERNALENUS/Key-Account-Manager-Specialty-Coatings) ## More jobs at Illinois Tool Works ### [Account Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/bae8ff93d72d2bd6bd8d/) Kewdale, Western Australia, Australia ### [Account Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/7c3352ee459b1d6ac6c9/) Zeeland, Michigan, United States of America ### [Account Manager 3 in Beauchamp, France | Sales & Marketing at ITW](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/97158f12b3a9a6c266e1/) Beauchamp, France ### [Account Manager, Honda/Nissan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/5539b4cd8fc569c260bf/) Troy, Michigan, United States of America ### [Account Representative – Technical Inside Sales](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/ab59d1d026040d9a768f/) Norwood, Massachusetts, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Key Account Manager - Automotive Refinish Coatings](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/282df3128a8d5015cf21/) Sherwin-Williams · South Africa ### [Account Manager Coatings (m/w/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/basf/jobs/4e0fb3981043694be303/) BASF · ${htmlLocations} ### [Key Account Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/gsk/jobs/e5547476c66be24b3076/) GSK · Makati, Philippines ### [Key Account Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/23c23ee4fe8f0d0b82f0/) Deutsche Post · Singapore ### [Account Manager Key](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/c56ae1c6791dcc4116eb/) Sherwin-Williams · Mexico OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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