Account Manager- Chassis (Mid Level)
HybridPlymouth, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with customers and business partners to grow business within the chassis product group. Lead new business acquisition, quote processes, and negotiate price, claims, terms, concessions, and special requirements. Become a subject matter expert on products, markets, and competitors while managing current program commercial topics for assigned customers. Collaborate with Key Account Executives, Engineering, and Program Management to support pricing studies and prepare documentation. Represent MOBIS at customer meetings and coordinate with teams in Korea and manufacturing locations. Mentor junior staff and own customer strategy to direct internal decisions. Occasional international and semi-regular local travel required.
Required Qualifications
- Previous Account Management experience (8+ years)
- New business development experience with OEM or Tier I
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Data analysis and problem solving (with attention to detail)
- Automotive / Manufacturing experience
- High level of automotive chassis systems experience
- Demonstrated experience in negotiation
- Experience with relevant automotive OEM portals
- Proficient with standard business software (MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Be a team player
- Be reliable (with reliable mode of transportation)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Business, or related discipline
- Occasional international travel
- Semi-regular local travel to customers, MOBIS locations
Desired Qualifications
- Interpersonal Relations preferred (confidently interact with individuals at all levels)
- Self-starter, able to manage workload and take on additional tasks as required
- Key customer contacts at NA OEM's
- Strong knowledge of customer portals
- Automotive chassis systems experience
- Demonstrated experience in negotiation
- Korean and/or Spanish language skills a plus
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