Account Manager

StaffBright; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% company match

Paid holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A staffing and recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage relationships with OEM customers in the automotive sector. The role involves developing sales strategies, maintaining existing customer relations, and pursuing new opportunities. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of sales experience and knowledge of automotive industries. Comprehensive benefits include a 401(k) with 100% match and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience establishing and growing relationships with OEMs and automotive suppliers.
• Knowledge in automotive, specifically metals.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate ongoing business relationships with assigned accounts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a unified customer experience.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Sales experience

Customer service

Negotiation skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience

Tools

Salesforce

Price Configurator

Forecasting Systems

Job description

This range is provided by StaffBright. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$82,000.00/yr - $106,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from StaffBright

StaffBright is partnering with a client to find an experienced and results-driven Account Manager to join their growing commercial team. This role focuses on managing relationships with OEM customers and distribution centers, particularly those serving automotive and industrial markets. The Account Manager will develop strategies to expand premium product sales, identify new business opportunities, and support commercial operations in alignment with corporate pricing and product strategies.

This role does involve travel:

• Occassionally (1-33%) travel by airplane
• Frequently (34-67% travel by car

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage and negotiate ongoing business relationships with assigned accounts.
• Maintain and strengthen existing customer relationships while actively identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
• Develop and execute targeted sales strategies focused on increasing premium product market share.
• Use tools such as Salesforce, Price Configurator, and Forecasting Systems to manage pipeline and reporting.
• Conduct market and customer research to support business development initiatives.
• Identify strategic growth opportunities aligned with broader company objectives.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales, Marketing, and Business Development teams to ensure a unified customer experience.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and forecasting of account activity.
• Maintain consistent communication with both customers and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and responsiveness to support business needs.

What We Need From You

• Knowledge in automotive, specifically metals
• 3+ years of sales experience establishing and growing relationships with OEMs and automotive suppliers
• Customer service and negotiation experience
• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of equivalent sales experience
• Ability to work autonomously; self-starter

The Perks

• Opportunity to work with a global company
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) with 100% company match, paid holidays, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

StaffBright – Who We Are

StaffBright connects exceptional professionals with fulfilling opportunities in Finance, IT, Engineering, and Sales and Marketing. By partnering with industry-leading organizations, we help accelerate careers while delivering outstanding results for our clients. At StaffBright, we go beyond traditional staffing by fostering close collaboration with our clients, recruiters, and candidates to ensure talent needs are met efficiently. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and driving success sets us apart as a trusted partner in the staffing industry.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k)

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