Account Manager – Automotive Lighting – EVs

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours

Industry leading health benefits program

Lucrative PTO policy

Competitive 401K matching

Extensive career and training opportunities

Annual Bonuses

Onsite Wellness Center / Workout Facilities

On campus restaurant

Job summary

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V. is seeking an Account Manager for Automotive Lighting, primarily covering NEVS customers in Northville, USA. The role involves driving sales for both exterior and interior lighting while developing customer strategies in collaboration with Program Management.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the automotive lighting industry. The position offers a hybrid work environment along with a robust benefits package, including competitive health benefits and substantial career opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in a similar position within the automotive lighting industry.
• Experience working with NEVS customers and established customer network, primarily Tesla.

Responsibilities

• Drive Exterior and Interior Lighting sales for NEVS customers.
• Partner with Program Management to define the customer strategy for product groups.
• Lead acquisitions and ensure the profitable growth of the account.
• Plan and execute prices and reimbursements of your projects.

Skills

Sales experience in automotive lighting

Understanding of automotive lighting systems

Cross-functional team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Account Manager – Automotive Lighting – EVs

Location: Northville, USA

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

Daily Responsibilities

• Drive Exterior and Interior Lighting sales for NEVS customers.
• Partner with Program Management to define the customer strategy for product groups.
• Maintain a strong customer network to identify customers’ needs, align with company strategy and coordinate the activities.
• Lead acquisitions and ensure the profitable growth of the account. During series development you are responsible for the commercial and contractual part of the Engineering Change Management.
• Plan and execute prices and reimbursements of your projects. In case of deviations, you actively trigger the needed actions to ensure the budget.
• Actively steer the activities across all functions to achieve a solution considering all interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of sales experience in a similar position within the automotive lighting industry
• Understanding of the full automotive lighting product scope, including exterior and interior systems (e.g., headlamps, rear lamps, ambient lighting, electronic modules) is a plus.
• Experience working with NEVS customers and established customer network (primarily Tesla)
• Open‑minded personality, easy to approach, and able to motivate and inspire cross‑functional teams
• Strong interest in selling highly innovative and technically complex products

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
• Industry leading health benefits program
• Lucrative PTO policy
• Competitive 401K matching
• Extensive career and training opportunities
• Annual Bonuses
• Onsite Wellness Center / Workout Facilities
• On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
• Team and company wide events
• And much more!

EEO Statement

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.