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Account Manager

Job in Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois, 60061, USA
Listing for: ZF Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Business Development, Account Manager, B2B Sales
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 103800 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 103800.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About the Team The sales team drives business growth and customer satisfaction through strong relationships, customer engagement, market analysis, and sales strategy. The team collaborates with engineering, product management, and logistics to introduce new products and enhance existing ones, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a positive work environment.

What you can look forward to as Account Manager
  • Defend and grow business with assigned customers in North America
  • Ensure customer satisfaction in products, price, quality, service, and technology
  • Build connections with customer engineering teams and decision-makers
  • Manage customer relationships through virtual and in-person meetings (25%-50% travel)
  • Support quality and logistics discussions
  • Work on new RFQs and ensure timely delivery of offers
  • Collaborate with ZF functions to deliver on-time responses
  • Solve technical and commercial issues, coordinating internal resources
  • Support operational planning and manage price lists and adjustments
  • Ensure KPIs are under control and identify new market opportunities
  • No direct reports
Your profile as Account Manager
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related fields;
    Master’s preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in Sales Management (B2B; preferably Tier 1 suppliers)
  • Experience in complex/matrix organizations
  • Technical knowledge of complex engineering products
  • Proactive, assertive, and good communication skills
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Willingness to travel in North America (and sometimes overseas)
  • Proficient in MS Office and SAP
  • Demonstrated integrity and commitment to continuous improvement
  • Fluent in English

The expected base compensation for this role is $103,800 to $125,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What We Offer
  • Annual Incentive Plan with a 5% Target
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Sick Time (ESST)
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
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