Applications & Key Account Manager

Fortive•Boulder, CO

18h•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an Applications & Key Account Manager to drive the growth of our electrical calibration, RF measurement, calibration services, and precision test & measurement solutions across Europe. In this role you will combine technical application & metrology expertise with key account development, working closely with our European distributors and sales team to support strategic customers and expand our market presence, especially for electrical calibration. This position is ideal for a technical expert who enjoys working with advanced measurement technologies, supporting distributors, and building long-term customer relationships in high-precision technical environments. The role bridges technical expertise and sales leadership skills. You will engage with leading organizations in e.g. national metrology institutes, calibration laboratories, aerospace & defense, industrial and manufacturing including semiconductor, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, helping them implement high-accuracy measurement calibration solutions. The Applications & Key Account Manager is also acting as a key link between the European market and the Fluke Calibration Business Unit, providing insights into market trends, customer needs, and product lifecycle management (PLCM). Supporting the successful launch of new product introductions to the local market through training and sales / channel enablement activities will also be a vital part of this role.

Requirements

More than 10 years of technical experience within a role as product engineer, application management, product manager or technical sales manager or key account manager in test & measurement market preferably in metrology, semiconductor or defense & aerospace.
The ideal candidate has a degree and strong background in electronics, metrology, calibration laboratory or another technical environment.
Experience or knowledge of electrical calibration, multifunction calibration, RF calibration, or precision measurement systems.
Proven success in supporting complex sales cycles.
Excellent in communication and presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Customer-Focused: Deep understanding of customer needs, with a passion for delivering value through tailored solutions.
Technical Expertise: Ability to effectively position Fluke’s technical solutions to address customer challenges.
Sales-Driven: Results-oriented with a focus on meeting and exceeding sales and revenue targets.
Prospecting & NPI Leadership: Strong track record of identifying new business opportunities and driving the adoption of new products in the market.
Collaboration: Works well with cross-functional teams and partners to align sales strategies and deliver customer value.
Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced sales environment, quickly adapting to changes in the market or customer needs.

Responsibilities

Provide application and product support for electrical calibration, RF measurement technology, metrology, and precision instrumentation.
Deliver training to both end customers and channel on the range of Fluke Calibration solutions (both hardware and software).
Support customers and distributors with: solution selection
measurement and calibration applications
system demonstrations and workshops
Assist in the development of applications, demonstrations, and technical documentation.
Development of applications, best practices, and technical documentation.
Identify and develop opportunities in key industries including: semiconductor industry
aerospace & defense
national metrology institutes
calibration laboratories
Contribute to European market growth strategies together with the sales organization and distributor network.
Collect and communicate market feedback, customer requirements, and competitive insights into the Fluke Calibration Business Unit.
Identify emerging technology trends, application developments, and industry standards.
Contribute to product strategy and product lifecycle management (PLCM) discussions.
Provide information about market development, forecasting and proforma numbers for new products.
Contribute to product strategy and product lifecycle management (PLCM) and roadmap definitions.
Drive the successful introduction and adoption of Fluke’s New Product Innovation (NPIs) in the market, promoting their value and differentiation.
Collaborate with the product management and marketing teams to effectively position NPIs in the market, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.
Educate customers on new products, provide technical expertise and conduct demonstrations to showcase the features and benefits.
Work closely with the Sales Director and internal teams, including product management, marketing, and customer support, to align sales strategies and product positioning.
Monitor NPI performance, key sales metrics, funnel growth and market feedback, reporting insights and opportunities back to the product team for continuous improvement.
Act as a technical and commercial partner to European distributors
Support distributors during customer visits, demonstrations, and technical discussions.
Provide training and technical enablement on applications, products, calibration services, and metrology solutions.
Assist distributors in converting technical opportunities into successful commercial projects.
Lead technical presentations, training and demonstrations, and application discussions with high-level technical stakeholders.
Help accelerate complex deals, tenders, that require advanced application knowledge.
Drive revenue growth and market expansion for Electrical Calibration, RF Calibration, and Calibration Software Solutions across Europe.
Develop and support strategic key accounts across Europe in collaboration with our sales team and distributor network.
Work jointly with distributors to identify new opportunities and expand existing customer relationships.
Support key customer engagements involving precision measurement systems, electrical calibration, RF technology, calibration services, and metrology solutions.
Build strong relationships with technical decision makers, laboratory managers, and R&D, engineering & production teams. Aligning regional needs and contributing to the global product strategy.