Account Manager

Job Summary

An Account Manager manages relationships with key clients, which often include automotive manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors. An Account Manager plays a vital role in driving sales growth & profitability, maintaining client satisfaction, and ensuring the company's competitiveness in the market. They combine strong interpersonal skills with strategic thinking and industry knowledge to achieve these objectives. This is a hybrid position (Monday-Thursday in-office;

Friday remote).

• Lead quote process ensuring quotes are submitted on time and according to financial targets.
• Complete customer pricing and tooling breakdowns
• Manage customer portal and data entry
• Identify cost savings, cost recovery, and quality improvement opportunities to meet customer and TI Automotive objectives.
• Negotiate directly with the customer on all commercially related topics and cost recovery.
• Support internal forecasting and planning process.
• Understand products and services offered by TI Automotive to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential.
• Establish, develop and maintain top level contacts with current and potential customers.
• Review and maintain records of contract pricing, terms and conditions.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in Tier 1 supply chain management and manufacturing – plastic molding is preferred.
• Understanding and ability to work with part drawings, specifications, etc.
• Project management and multi‑task prioritization.
• Self‑directed with a high degree of self‑motivation.
• Hands‑on approach with attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products:
  Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience in Tier 1 automotive sales, program management and/or manufacturing. General Motors experience is preferred.
• Experience using General Motors systems and commercial forms: GM Supply Power, 1804, 1810, GDiMPS, Engage is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.

• Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel up to 20% — domestic and international.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Some work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.
• Work within an automotive component manufacturing office setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.

TI Automotive is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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