Farmington Hills, MI 48335-2705
Account Manager - Farmington Hills, MI
Minimum 3 years of experience as an Account Manager
Venteon is currently seeking an Account Manager to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Farmington Hills, MI
Requirements of the Account Manager
Commercial Excellence Strategic account management, Customer negotiation, Business case development, Pricing strategy, Financial analysis;
Customer Leadership Executive relationship management, Influence without authority, Cross-functional leadership, Conflict resolution;
Analytical Skills Cost modeling, Market intelligence, Competitive benchmarking, Risk assessment, Volume forecasting;
5+ years of automotive OEM sales experience
Experience supporting Nissan North America preferred
Experience with automotive interiors, seating systems, or components.
Proven success in obtaining OEM business awards.
Experience negotiating with OEM procurement organizations.
Understanding of Nissan Processes:
RFQ management
Costing
VA/VE initiatives
NPQP and launch management
Cost reduction activities
Annual commercial negotiations
Benefits of the Account Manager
Competitive salary
Advancement potential
Full time
Paid time off
Medical / Dental / Vision
401k
Responsibilities of the Account Manager
Nissan Account Strategy & Relationship Management
Develop and execute a comprehensive account strategy for Nissan North America.
Build and maintain strong relationships with: Purchasing, Product Planning, Vehicle Engineering, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Teams.
Act as the commercial voice of the company for all Nissan-related matters.
Understand Nissan's future vehicle plans, sourcing direction, electrification roadmap, and supplier expectations.
Business Development & Growth
Identify and secure new business opportunities for Future platform programs: ICE vehicles, Hybrid vehicles, EV programs, etc
Track Nissan vehicle lifecycle plans and sourcing timelines.
Develop growth strategies aligned with Nissan's long-term North American business objectives.
Promote the company's competitive advantages in: Cost, Quality, Technology and Manufacturing footprint
RFQ Management & Commercial Negotiations
Lead all Nissan RFQ activities from inquiry through award.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including: Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance and Operations.
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to abarry@venteon.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
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