Account Manager King Recruiting Services

KingRecruitingServices; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking an Account Manager in Columbus, OH, to serve as the primary point of contact for key manufacturing accounts. You will build and maintain long-term relationships, support commercial activities, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful execution of customer programs.

Ideal candidates are relationship-driven, highly organized, and comfortable working with both customers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Account management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automotive OEM/Tier 1 or Tier 2 suppliers is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP, Excel, and reporting tools for business insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage and strengthen existing customer relationships.
• Serve as the voice of the customer internally and the voice of the company externally.
• Coordinate RFQs, quotations, pricing activities, and customer requests.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve quality, delivery, and commercial issues.
• Conduct account reviews, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve account performance.
• Ensure successful communication and collaboration throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Account management

Customer relationships

Cross-functional teamwork

ERP experience

CRM skills

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Business reporting tools

Job description

Location: Columbus, OH

The Account Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for key customer accounts within a manufacturing environment. This individual will build and maintain long-term customer relationships, support commercial activities, and collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure successful execution of customer programs.

The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, commercially minded, highly organized, and comfortable working with both customers and internal teams. They demonstrate strong ownership of customer accounts, understand manufacturing operations, and can successfully manage complex customer relationships while supporting long-term business objectives.

• Manage and strengthen existing customer relationships.
• Serve as the voice of the customer internally and the voice of the company externally.
• Coordinate RFQs, quotations, pricing activities, and customer requests.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve quality, delivery, and commercial issues.
• Conduct account reviews, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve account performance.
• Ensure successful communication and collaboration throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Account management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive OEM, Tier 1, or Tier 2 supplier experience.
• RFQ ownership, quotation preparation, and proposal management.
• Commercial experience including pricing, contract discussions, profitability reviews, and customer negotiations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing teams.
• Experience managing customer issues, quality concerns, engineering changes, and ongoing account support.
• Strong customer relationship management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and business reporting tools.
• Experience conducting business reviews, forecasting, and account planning.
• Some Travel.