Account Representative - Automotive Business Unit

NSK Americas; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

NSK Corporation is seeking an Account Representative for the Automotive Business Unit in a hybrid role based in the United States. The position focuses on developing and executing NSK sales with Tier 1 customers and coordinating between NSK Corporation, NSK affiliates, and customers to drive growth.

The candidate should bring a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of related experience, strong skills in forecasting, CRM usage, and relationship building, and be prepared to travel up to 10% for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required or better.
• 4–6 years of position-related experience as stated.
• Experience in sales to Tier 1 customers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales objectives for a territory under guidance of a manager.
• Establish and maintain internal and external customer relations to meet needs.
• Prepare and maintain field sales records, reports, and forecasts.
• Forecast and analyze market information and customer programs.
• Communicate future customer program information.

Skills

Sales experience

Territory planning

Customer relations

Forecasting

CRM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CRM software

MS Excel

Job description

Account Representative - Automotive Business Unit

Job Category: Sales and Marketing

Requisition Number: ACCOU005517

• Posted : September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Account Representative - Automotive Business Unit - NSK Corporation

The Company

NSK is a global manufacturer of ball and roller bearings, linear motion technology, automotive components, and steering systems with both domestic and overseas manufacturing. NSK also offers a full range of services including reconditioning, ball screw repair, product integration, application engineering, and predictive and preventative maintenance and reliability services. NSK's products and solutions are everywhere where things are in motion - even under the toughest conditions. NSK's high-precision rolling bearings are used in wind turbines and machine tools, linear components are found in production lines, while our automotive components are installed in the vehicles of almost every well-known automaker.

The Account Representative - Automotive Business Unit Role

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of NSK sales through Tier 1 customers. The primary focus includes planning and executing sales activities between NSK Corporation, NSK affiliates, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Helps to develop sales objectives for a territory under guidance of a manager.
• Establishes and maintains good internal and external customer relations to meet customer needs.
• Prepares and maintains field sales records, reports, and customer forecasts.
• Develops professional sales skills such as time management, negotiating, etc.
• Participates in forecasting and market analysis by collecting and communicating general economic, industry and competitive information.
• Develops and communicates information on future customer programs.
• Actively pursues improvement of technical skills and knowledge.
• Performs special assignments as requested.

Qualifications

• This job requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 4 to 6 years of position-related experience.

Featured Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance offered
• Matching 401(k)
• Generous vacation and holidays
• Life insurance
• Growth opportunities

NSK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Travel Required

Yes . 10%

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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