Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager - Automotive OEM

What is on offer

• Competitive base salary with strong bonus potential
• High-impact role owning major OEM accounts across North America
• Opportunity to work with leading automotive manufacturers
• Clear progression within a global, well-established organization

About the company

A global supplier of advanced materials and application systems to the automotive industry, supporting automotive OEMs with bonding, sealing and coating solutions

The business has built a strong reputation through long-term OEM partnerships, technical expertise and continuous innovation, and is investing in further growth across North America.

The role

This is a senior, commercially focused position with full ownership of key automotive OEM accounts.

You will be responsible for driving revenue growth, developing long-term customer strategies and strengthening relationships across multiple stakeholder levels, while acting as a key interface between the customer and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own and grow key automotive OEM accounts across North America
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive revenue and profitability
• Build relationships across engineering, purchasing and leadership teams within OEMs
• Identify and convert new business opportunities within existing customers
• Lead forecasting, pricing and commercial negotiations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical and project stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with automotive processes including PPAP, APQP and customer requirements
• Support and influence internal teams to deliver on customer expectations

What we are looking for

• 10+ years’ experience in sales or account management within the automotive industry
• Direct experience managing automotive OEM customers
• Strong understanding of automotive processes such as PPAP and APQP
• Proven track record of growing key accounts and delivering commercial results
• Experience working with materials, components or technical products (chemicals not essential)
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence at multiple levels
• Based within a commutable distance of Taylor, MI

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Or contact Natalie Worsley:

+44 161 515 6343

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