Sales Account Manager

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5 days ago Requisition

At SLPT
, our sales professionals do more than sell products. They help shape the future of automotive innovation.

As a Sales Account Manager
, you will serve as a trusted advisor to some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers while helping bring advanced pump, valve train, transmission, and electric drive technologies to market. You'll operate at the intersection of engineering, business development, and customer strategy, helping customers solve complex challenges while driving profitable growth for SLPT.

This role offers the opportunity to directly influence new business wins, support emerging EV technologies, collaborate with global engineering teams, and build lasting relationships with industry leaders. If you're energized by customer interaction, technical problem solving, and strategic growth, SLPT offers an exciting platform to advance your career.

About SLPT

SLPT is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automotive components and systems specializing in pumps, valve train, transmission, and electric drive technologies.

Driven by innovation, responsiveness, flexibility, and entrepreneurial thinking, we develop technologies that power both conventional and electrified vehicles around the world. Our world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities enable us to consistently exceed customer expectations while helping shape the future of transportation.

At SLPT, your relationships help drive innovation.

Position Summary

SLPT is seeking a highly motivated Sales Account Manager to identify, develop, and manage customer relationships while driving profitable business growth across existing and emerging markets.

This customer-facing position will be responsible for prospecting opportunities, managing key accounts, developing commercial strategies, supporting product quotations, negotiating agreements, identifying future customer needs, monitoring industry trends, and collaborating with internal teams to secure new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, relationship-building skills, business acumen, and strategic thinking to drive customer satisfaction and long-term growth.

What You'll Accomplish

As a Sales Account Manager, you will:

• Develop and expand relationships with automotive OEMs and key industry customers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Support the growth of emerging electric vehicle and electric pump technologies.
• Drive profitable revenue growth and market expansion.
• Serve as the voice of the customer within the organization.
• Help shape future product development and commercialization strategies.
• Position SLPT as a trusted strategic supplier within the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales Growth

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new customer and application opportunities.
• Develop strategic account plans that support revenue growth and profitability goals.
• Prospect and engage targeted customers to expand SLPT's market presence.
• Promote long-term customer relationships that drive repeat business and sustained growth.
• Support efforts to expand business in electric vehicle (EV) technologies and electric pump applications.

Customer Relationship Management

• Conduct regular customer visits and face-to-face meetings.
• Build trusted relationships with customer purchasing, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Understand customer business objectives, challenges, and future product requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for commercial discussions and strategic opportunities.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and responsiveness.

Commercial Management & Contract Negotiation

• Develop customer quotations in partnership with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance teams.
• Review customer requirements and prepare commercial proposals.
• Support contract negotiations and commercial agreement development.
• Analyze customer pricing, profitability, and business opportunities.
• Ensure commercial agreements align with company objectives and profitability targets.
• Monitor customer activities, market trends, and competitive developments.
• Research customer future product plans and technology roadmaps.
• Analyze competitor products, pricing, capabilities, and market positioning.
• Share market intelligence with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Identify…