Key Account Manager

This person can site anywhere in the continental US near an airport.

• Serve as primary commercial and strategic liaison between the company and assigned Tier 1 customers.
• Own overall account strategy, including growth plans, forecasting, and long-term partnership development
• Drive new business awards by identifying opportunities, supporting technical approvals, and aligning Tier 1 needs with both OEM direction and internal capabilities.
• Develop and execute account growth strategies to increase revenue, market share, and program penetration at assigned Tier 1 customers
• Lead customer communication on assigned Tier 1 customers.
• Support executive reviews, customer business reviews and strategic planning sessions.
• Navigate Tier 1 customers organizational structures and decision-making processes to influence outcomes.
• Support the growth of OE Interior through business development at new and existing customers.
• Manage daily activities funneling into long term plans for each Tier 1 customer
• Initiate projects for product benchmarking-internal SW products and competitive analysis
• Attend & Support Tier 1 meetings with OEM's.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by proactively managing risks, concerns, and corrective actions from both OEM and Tier 1.

• Support customer activities for upcoming program launches working both internally and with external resources.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• Must have High School education or GED
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License
• Project management
• Sales Experience 5-10 years
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point, Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred: 4-year college degree is preferred
• Preferred: Masters in Business or relate technical field
• Knowledge of OEM Paint
• Knowledge of automotive coatings

Additional Information:
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)
50%