Account Manager Trim (m/f/d)

Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all 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 164,000 people. With operations in 36 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. 

Lear Corporation are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our sales team within our Seating division Trim). You will be based in our Engineering Center located in Tychy looking after Trim Cover projects

Main Responsibilities:  

• Responsible for commercial ownership of trim cover programs. Negotiate series projects and contracts with customer on from Buyer to Senior Management level
• Liaison with internal sales and program management team to ensure alignment
• Interface with Costing team to ensure timely and accurate quotes

• Customer relationship management – OEM Buyer / Purchase Manager / Lead Engineers / Module Leaders / Piece Cost Engineers / Vendor Tooling Cost Engineers

• Manage negotiation and closure of commercial issues in timely manners

• Manage sales account with P&L responsibility, cost and pricing management and profitability ownership from project inception through to SOP

• Deliver program(s) with committed financial metrics 

• Maintain internal reporting  

• Support business case approvals

• Report out program commercial status to senior level  
     

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Experienced automotive tier 1 Account Manager – ideally with a background in complex, high value commodities – trim covers/interiors a plus
• Highly developed commercial acumen, be a motivated self-starter and willingness to take the lead and not afraid to make a decision

• Experience in tracking price changes, maintaining accurate records of changes including margin impacts 
• High level communication and organisational skills 
• English – Advanced proficiency
• 10% of Travel time (EMEA & US)

We offer:

• Employment in one of the leading automotive company, for 28 years on the Polish market.
• Development: 68% of our managers have been promoted internally.
• Working environment that values diversity: 48% of our specialists and management are women.
• Opportunity to participate in community support activities (CSR).
• Additional benefits: medical care, group insurance, sport card, subsidized meals served in the company canteen.