Account Manager - Automotive Parts Manufacturer

An international automotive parts manufacturing company in the Livonia, MI area is currently searching for an Account
Manager
. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of powertrain related product experience and sales/account management experience at automotive parts manufacturer, and additional knowledge/experience with major OEMs is preferred. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

• Work with customers to determine appropriate solutions to their needs, assist with new product applications, and answer questions and requests for information regarding product details, issues, etc.
• Identify new business opportunities with existing businesses and establish stronger relationships and networks
• Seek opportunity to expand business in with OEMs and Tier suppliers
• Responsible for presenting and providing technical explanation/solutions to existing and new customers
• Communicate and consult with customers to determine what products would work for them
• Create price quotations and negotiate price / costs and price adjustment with customers
• Collaboration with other teams and clients in regards to product/business planning/ business strategies
• Market research and analysis
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience with major OEMs such as GM and Ford will be a plus
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Engineering field preferred
• At least 3 years of experience with powertrain components
• At least 3 years of customer support/sales experience
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to travel for about 30-40 percent
• Hunter mentality with ability to research and generate new sales leads and opportunities
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and good organizational skills
• Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• This position includes manufacturing and office work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear.
  
  You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.