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Key Account Manager -Remote – Automotive Electrical Distribution
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48228, USA
Listed on 2026-03-12
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48228, USA
Listing for:
Thornley Corporate Solutions
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
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Sales
Sales Manager -
Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Account Manager – Automotive Electrical Distribution (Southeast Michigan)
Are you an experienced commercial leader within the automotive sector and ready to make a strategic next move? We are representing an industry-leading manufacturer specialising in ancillary components for electrical distribution solutions, serving top OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Due to rapid growth and team expansion, our client is seeking a Key Account Manager to take ownership of one of their largest and most strategic Tier 1 accounts in Southeast Michigan.
WhatYou'll Be Doing:
- Manage a major, well-established Tier 1 automotive account with a focus on both account growth and new business generation (including RFQs and identifying new opportunities)
- Serve as the primary interface with the customer, balancing account management and proactive sales development
- Build strong cross-functional relationships, operating between commercial and application engineering teams internally, and collaborating with client engineering and purchasing teams
- Lead contract renewals, resolve commercial issues, and negotiate agreements
- Work remotely from a home office, but must be located within 45-60 minutes of Detroit (with regular customer site visits, no central office)
- 10+ years' experience in automotive, managing complex customer relationships at the OEM or Tier 1 level
- Strong background in electrical distribution systems preferred.
- Degree preferred (engineering ideal, other relevant disciplines considered for candidates with deep experience)
- Demonstrated ability to balance commercial priorities and technical (application engineering) understanding
- Self-driven, hands-on mindset with a track record of developing new business as well as nurturing key customer relationships
- Salary: $125,000 base (potential flexibility for exceptional candidates)
- Bonus:
Annual incentive and profit sharing - Vehicle:
Company car provided (all expenses and fuel covered) - Comprehensive benefits
- Fast-track career growth. The team has nearly doubled in size, and new leadership opportunities are expected within 12 to 24 months
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