Key Account Manager

EVERLINKED; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established automotive supplier in the UK is seeking a Key Account Manager to oversee the JLR account. This role requires skills in managing relationships across purchasing, engineering, and programme teams. The successful candidate will also handle pricing, negotiations, and coordinate internal teams to ensure service excellence. If you're experienced in OEMs and Tier 1s and have a drive for continuous improvement, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage relationships across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationship with JLR.
• Align solutions with new model and facelift programmes.
• Handle pricing, negotiations, RFQs, and contracts.
• Coordinate internal teams to ensure delivery and service.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.

Job description

Are you an experienced Key Account Manager who knows how OEMs and Tier 1s really work behind the scenes?

We ve partne red with a well-established 1 st tier automotive supplier providing solutions used by leading vehicle OEMs across the UK and Europe.

The role

Youll be the main commercial and relationship owner for the JLR account, responsible for :

• Managing the day-to-day relationship with JLR across purchasing, engineering and programme teams
• Understanding platform roadmaps and aligning your companys solutions with new model and facelift programmes
• Handling pricing, commercial negotiations, RFQs and contracts in line with agreed strategy and margins
• Coordinating internal teams (engineering, quality, operations, finance) to ensure robust delivery and excellent service

Monitoring performance (OTIF, quality, cost, profitability) and driving continuous improvement.