Sales Account Manager

• Flexible schedules

We are looking for the right person to join our team as an Account Manager at our Plymouth, MI location!

Salary Range: $95K – $124K annually. (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.)

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension plan!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off to volunteer, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens!

We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here:  Our company motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.

The Sales Account Manager is responsible for driving profitable growth, expanding market presence, and delivering exceptional customer service. This role focuses on developing new business opportunities while growing existing customer relationships. The Sales Account Manager works closely with internal teams including Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Account Management to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and achieve business objectives.

• Manage and grow Automotive and Industrial customer accounts
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for assigned territories and product lines
• Identify new business opportunities and market expansion initiatives
• Coordinate with engineering, product development, operations, and customer service teams to support customer requirements
• Maintain key customer relationships and serve as the primary escalation point
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and pipeline management
• Lead contract negotiations and commercial discussions
• Develop cross-functional knowledge of both Automotive and Industrial business operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Associate's degree in Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 5+ years of experience in sales, account management, business development, customer service, or a related customer-facing role
• Experience building and maintaining customer relationships and identifying growth opportunities
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and customer accounts simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Ability to travel to customer locations as needed

• Experience in display technologies, electronics…