Key Account Sales Manager

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson & Company Ltd. in Scarborough, Ontario seeks a Key Account Sales Manager in automotive manufacturing to manage major OEM and Tier 1 customers, own RFQ and pricing, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and finance.

This onsite role offers 75K to 90K CAD base plus benefits. Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in automotive account management, strong RFQ experience, cost understanding, OEM/Tier1 exposure, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years in automotive sales or account management.
• Strong RFQ and quoting experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing costs (materials, tooling, labour, processing, capital).
• Experience with OEM or Tier 1 customers.
• Strong Excel and commercial analysis skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage an established portfolio of major OEM and Tier 1 customers.
• Own the RFQ, quotation and pricing process from start to finish.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and finance.
• Support new programs, engineering changes and ongoing commercial activity.
• Limited travel.

Skills

RFQ & quoting

Excel

Drawings reading

OEM/Tier-1 experience

Costing knowledge

Job description

Key Account Sales Manager | Automotive Manufacturing | Scarborough

I’m currently recruiting for a Key Account Sales Manager with a well established automotive components manufacturer in Scarborough.

This is a strong opportunity for someone with automotive commercial experience who enjoys the customer and quoting side of the business, but also wants to stay close to engineering, manufacturing and operations.

What makes the role interesting:

• Manage an established portfolio of major OEM and Tier 1 customers
• Own the RFQ, quotation and pricing process from start to finish
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and finance
• Support new programs, engineering changes and ongoing commercial activity
• Limited travel and no heavy cold calling
• Individual contributor role with strong visibility to the VP, Sales
• Long term opportunity to grow into broader commercial leadership

What we’re looking for:

• 3 to 5+ years of automotive account management, sales or commercial experience
• Strong hands on RFQ and quoting experience
• Understanding of manufacturing costs including material, tooling, labour, processing and capital
• Experience working directly with OEM or Tier 1 customers
• Strong Excel and commercial analysis skills
• Ability to read technical drawings and work comfortably with engineering teams

Experience with metal stamping, chassis, formed metal components or similar automotive manufacturing would be a strong asset.

Location: Scarborough, Ontario

Work Model: Primarily onsite, 4 to 5 days per week with some flexibility when needed

Compensation: $75K to $90K base + benefits

Travel: Limited

Only those who are qualified will be contacted

This posting is for a newly created role.

Additional Information

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.