Account Manager - OEM Accounts

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ACCOUNT MANAGER

SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN

As a member of the Seating team, the Account Manager will be responsible for overall commercial ownership of new and awarded business for their assigned customer base.  This position will also require leadership qualities to logically work through issues, understand the general market and trends and provide strategic feedback to assist in decision making for the sales organization.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Growing margin on awarded programs
• Seeking out new business opportunities
• Growing the top line revenue for assigned customers
• Processing and creating quotations to our customers
• Follow up on quality or material delivery concerns
• Identify key decision makers at potential customers and develop business relationships in order to secure new business

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• 3-5 Years of sales or account management experience focused on direct OEM accounts
• Experience in negotiating premium cost claims with OEM customers
• Experience in tracking price changes, maintaining accurate records of changes including margin impacts
• Ability to understand drawing and technical information
• Experience with tracking margin improvement by capitalizing on EC's, CTO, and one-time commercial opportunities

Bonus If You Have:

•  Seating experience
•  Finance experience

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.