Strategic Account Manager
With roots in the Southern part of Finland, Kempower is a globally operating DC fast charger designer and manufacturer with a vision to create the world’s most desired EV fast charging solutions for everyone, everywhere.
At Kempower, we're driving the Electric Vehicle evolution to create a cleaner and quieter environment for everyone. We inspire global audiences to join the electric movement and be the change our planet needs. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and want to plug into a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!
Our Culture fosters a positive work environment where every voice is valued. Regardless of job titles, we're united by our can-do attitude and collaborative spirit. With a diverse team representing over 40 nationalities, we celebrate unique perspectives and encourage continuous learning and growth.
THE ROLE
As a Strategic Account Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the ever-evolving EV market. You will manage and develop relationships with selected strategic accounts. The core responsibility of the role is to coordinate and align internal resources to meet the needs of our strategic accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction and driving business growth.
In this role you will:
Build strong partnerships by understanding customer’s business needs, challenges, and goals, and act as the primary point of contact to ensure timely and effective communication
Plan and execute account strategies to achieve business objectives and identify growth opportunities within existing accounts, but also develop strategies to capture new business
Steer and lead account-specific actions and initiatives
Drive sales growth by pursuing new opportunities within strategic accounts, negotiating contracts to maximize revenue and profitability, and monitoring account performance with regular updates to internal stakeholders
Enhance customer engagement and loyalty through transparent communication, implementing governance models, and ensuring smooth collaboration from the start of the relationship
Coordinate cross-functional efforts by working with different internal stakeholders, such as local sales teams and technical account managers, to ensure seamless customer service and support for the strategic accounts
Navigate complex customer ecosystems, often spanning multiple countries and regions, while aligning Kempower’s offering with diverse needs
In this role, occasional travel in Europe is required.
At Kempower we work in a hybrid model. We have an office at the very center of Paris, and we expect the selected SAM to meet colleagues and work from the office as needed.
WHAT HELPS YOU SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE
Proven experience in account management, sales or business development, preferably with international key accounts
Understanding of the EV charging industry and its market dynamics
Proficiency in data analysis to analyze client data and account metrics
Expertise in CRM tools and using their data as a tool to plan, make informed decisions and steer different stakeholders
Being comfortable engaging in technical discussions and turning them into meaningful business opportunities
Ability to lead and influence, build trust and collaboration among clients and internal teams
Recognition for driving successful negotiations that deliver both customer satisfaction and business growth
Strong communication skills for interacting with external and internal stakeholders
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment, with a self-driven approach and strong accountability for results while maintaining alignment with mutual goals
Having a customer-focused, proactive and solution-oriented mindset
As our official company language is English, we expect you to have good English skills. For this role, we also expect fluent French.
WHY JOIN US?
We foster an Innovative Culture, we're not just developing products; we're evolving as individuals and as a team. At Kempower, you'll find an open and flexible work culture where your voice is heard, and your ideas are valued. At Kempower, we see learning as a talent and are committed to helping you grow.
We believe in integrity, open doors, and honest conversations. You'll have the chance to take ownership of your work, drive your career development, and shape our company's future. You will enjoy the flexibility to balance work and life with hybrid work options. Additionally, we want to support our employees’ wellbeing by offering a great variety of company benefits such as insurances, pension scheme and rewarding compensation packages with bonuses and possibility to take part in an Employee Share Savings Plan. We also value different situations in life by offering, for example, paid partner leave and support for mental health.
We embrace Cross-Team Collaboration. You'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, working together to grow our business and reach our shared goals.
APPLY NOW!
Are You ready to be the change? Join us in powering planet cool then! We're excited to hear from you.
Send your application at the latest on 25.1.2026. If you have further questions about us or the role, feel free to contact the hiring manager Timo Okkonen via phone, +358 408371370, between 4-5pm CET, from Tuesday to Friday.
Please note: For GDPR compliance reasons, please submit your application via our application form.
Location: France
Kempower is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, or any other status protected by laws and regulations. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, and we encourage applicants of all ages.
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- Team
- Sales
- Role
- South & West Europe
- Locations
- Paris, France
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Kempower
Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere.
We are EV drivers who design and manufacture chargers to make reliable charging a reality for EV drivers around the world.
We envision a society powered by fully electric transportation, making the world cleaner and more sustainable. We want to create an electric vehicle charging infrastructure that is both extensive and reliable, meaning that EVs become the norm.
We are committed to creating user-friendly charging experiences. That’s why we make sure our modular and scalable charging system is combined with our world-class software to provide the best all-around user experience. We continually stay up to date, experiment, and develop our chargers based on data and feedback.
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