Account Manager

Job Summary:

An Account Manager manages relationships with key clients, which often include automotive manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors. An Account Manager plays a vital role in driving sales growth & profitability, maintaining client satisfaction, and ensuring the company's competitiveness in the market. They combine strong interpersonal skills with strategic thinking and industry knowledge to achieve these objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

* Key customer focus:
General Motors

* Lead quote process ensuring quotes are submitted on time and according to financial targets.

* Complete customer pricing and tooling breakdowns

* Manage customer portal and data entry

* Identifies cost savings, cost recovery, and quality improvement opportunities to meet customer and TI Automotive objectives.

* Negotiates directly with the customer on all commercially related topics and cost recovery.

* Supports internal forecasting and planning process.

* Understands products and services offered by TI Automotive to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential.

* Establishes, develops and maintains top level contacts with current and potential customers.

* Reviews and maintains records of contract pricing, terms and conditions.

* Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skill Requirements:

* Regular and predictable attendance.

* Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

* Strong negotiation / communication skills, both oral and written.

* Experience in Tier 1 supply chain management and manufacturing - plastic molding is preferred.

* Understanding and ability to work with part drawings, specifications, etc.

* Project management and multi-task prioritization.

* Self-directed with a high degree of self-motivation.

* Hands on approach with attention to detail.

* Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products:
Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.

Education & Experience Requirements :

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or equivalent.

* 5-10 years of experience in Tier 1 automotive sales, program management and/or manufacturing. General Motors experience is preferred.

* Experience using General Motors systems and commercial forms: GM Supply Power, 1804, 1810, GDiMPS, Engage is preferred.

* Valid drivers' license and passport.

Working Conditions:

* Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.

* Ability to travel up to 20% - domestic and international.

* Occasionally lifts and carries up to 10 pounds.

* Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.

* Works within an automotive component manufacturing office setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.

EEO Statement:

TI Automotive is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.