Account Manager

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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.

Title: Account Manager

Location: Southfield, MI

Position will report to Ford NA Director of Sales and will be responsible for all day to day sale’s functions associated with managing multiple Ford JIT accounts.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that all disciplines within the program team are aligned with customer expectations
• Actively support operational and product development teams
• Build strong relationships with the customer through extraordinary service and understanding of the customer needs
• Proactively engage with the customer daily concerning the following:
  • Quoting and Change Management
  • Price Tracking
  • Sales Planning
  • Growth Strategies
  • Conflict Resolution
• Maintain/ increase program operating income by managing sales transactions with the customer, controlling the cost of the value stream, and ensuring that program budgets are adhered to or managed below allotted program target
• Expedite all open commercial issues (internal and external) to close
• Obtain targeted business that meets organizational financial metrics
• Collaborate with internal finance team to develop financial forecast, long range financial plan, and day to day financial metric tracking
• Present financial proposals to upper management for all pursued potential business awards

Candidate Qualifications

• Related Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of building strong relationships externally and internally
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work with multiple systems (hardware and software w/n Lear and external)
• Proven ability to work with cross functional teams to execute company + customer objectives
• Strong problem solving, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.