Key Account Manager - Steering Systems
Thornley Corporate Solutions
- Detroit, MI
- $100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Metro Detroit, MI (with Remote Flexibility)
Salary: $100,000 + Car Allowance & Comprehensive BenefitsEmbark on a career journey with a leading innovator in bearing systems for steering applications. As a third-party recruiter, I am on the lookout for a Key Account Manager with a profound understanding of the automotive industry and a proven track record in managing tier 1 supplier relationships. This role, based in the vibrant automotive hub of Metro Detroit with the option for remote work, is your chance to drive significant impact within a prestigious portfolio of clients.What Youll Do:
- Client Management & Support: Provide unwavering support to an established roster of tier 1 automotive suppliers in Michigan, ensuring their needs and expectations are not just met but exceeded.
- Drive Revenue & Account Growth: Deliver on ambitious revenue targets by strategically expanding services and solutions within your existing accounts, securing our position as a key partner in steering systems innovation.
- Strategic Innovation & Product Management: Work closely with technical teams to guide product changes and enhancements, ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of the industrys evolving demands.
- Foundation for Future Business: Identify and lay the groundwork for new business opportunities, leveraging insights and relationships to position our company for future successes.
- Problem Resolution: Take the lead in resolving customer issues swiftly and effectively, maintaining the integrity of our client relationships and ensuring continuous satisfaction and loyalty.
- Collaborative Leadership: Act as the critical liaison between clients and our internal teams, fostering a collaborative environment that nurtures innovative solutions and meets the dynamic needs of the market.
- An adept Key Account Manager with a history of success in the automotive supply chain, especially skilled at managing and growing tier 1 supplier accounts in Michigan.
- Holds a technical degree, with a strong foundation in automotive component systems. Experience in bearing systems, dampers, sealing, driveline, hinges, pedals, or strut bearings is highly desirable, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of their applications within the automotive industry.
- Embodies strategic foresight, superior relationship management skills, adept negotiation capabilities, and a keen eye for both current needs and future opportunities.
- An exceptional communicator who can effectively convey complex ideas and technical details across all levels of understanding.
- Appreciates the balance of remote work flexibility with the opportunity for direct engagement within the Metro Detroit automotive community.
- Offers a competitive salary of $100,000, significant car allowance, and a full benefits package.
- The chance to significantly impact the automotive industry while working with a leading supplier of innovative bearing solutions.
- Opportunities for career advancement in a supportive, dynamic, and innovative company environment.