Account Manager

Job Type: Location Type: Remote: open to residents of specific US states

 

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Account Manager to drive growth and manage key relationships with our OEM and Tier customers. This role requires a balanced background: someone who can proactively identify and capture new business opportunities while also managing, nurturing, and expanding existing customer accounts.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the automotive value chain, program lifecycles, and decision-making processes within OEM ecosystems. This person will partner closely with engineering, product management, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on customer needs while driving strategic revenue growth and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

General Responsibilities
• Leads the direct sales process and achieving sales targets
• Responsible for visits to current and potential clients
• Leads the performing of routine account management activities
• Submits short and long-range sales plans and prepares sales strategies utilizing available marketing programs to reach nominated targets
• Ensures that clients receive high quality customer service

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

• Experience selling into Japanese and/or Korean automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers – preferred
• Proven success in roles requiring both new account development and strategic account management.
• Technical aptitude in sensors, power electronics, thermal systems, or other automotive components/systems.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage complex program lifecycles from concept through SOP and end-of-production.

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Base Salary Range:
$97,100.00 – $133,430.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

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