Aufgaben
SUMMARY: The global key account manager is the lead contact with Ford to develop our business for steering components and systems. The global key account manager is required to interface between the customer, local account managers and the management and development teams. The employee must be self-directive, pro-active, have technical knowledge of steering systems (or ability to learn), networking capabilities and to work in a team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Key contact with Ford globally.
- Develop and execute customer-specific strategic sales plan and forecasts in line with organizational goals and objectives, in collaboration with the other OEM Key Account Managers and OU Customer Business Units.
- Definition and implementation of customer specific growth strategies by consulting all involved parties about pricing strategy, communication and relationship building.
- Report business analysis, market trends and proactively act upon information by rapidly adapting the sales strategy
- Establish and maintain business relations on technical and commercial levels (towards clients and internal divisions for Column/I-shaft, Gear-EPS, Column-EPS and advanced steering systems)
- Enhance existing business relations and extension of network proactively
Profil
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics or equivalent field with over 10 years experience in sales/engineering in the automotive industry or similar industry with an understanding of competition, product positioning, target markets and proven success in developing long term customer relationships. A proven track record showing close business ties with to US located OEM’s and familiar with their internal processes. Technical knowledge of steering systems is preferred. Candidate must have strong motivational, negotiation and persuasive skills. In addition, the candidate must have expert skills in analytical thinking, networking, and strategizing. It is also essential that the candidate be pro-active and self-confident.
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Das bieten wir
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Company Holidays
- Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, prescription coverage, employee assistance program, as well as optional accident & hospital coverage
- Company paid
- Basic vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- Generous 401k matching program
- Ample opportunities for advancement within the company
Kontakt
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