Acquisition Account Manager

Bosch USA; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch USA is seeking an experienced Acquisition Manager to drive business growth in electrified mobility. You will support global and regional teams, develop sales strategies, and manage cross-functional quoting and customer meetings. A strong background in automotive account management and Salesforce is essential.

Travel up to 40% is expected, with emphasis on building strategic customer relationships and delivering targeted outcomes for the Electrified Motion Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of account management in automotive, electrification preferred.
• Sales strategy, relationship management, project management, problem solving, and analytics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Acquisition Activities per Agile Sales blueprint.
• Assist Global and Regional teams in developing sales strategies to hit annual targets.
• Maintain acquisition planning with volumes, pricing, and product data.
• Foster relationships with Engineering and Purchasing for strategic alignment.
• Support war gaming and cross-functional meetings; travel up to 40%.

Skills

Account management

Automotive industry

Sales strategy

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

We Are Bosch

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

Company Description

We Are Bosch. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry. Let’s grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other. Work

• Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
• Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
• Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
• Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
• Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
• Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.

Job Description

The Electrified Motion Division is shaping a sustainable way of driving. From e-bikes and passenger cars to commercial vehicles – worldwide, we enable our external customers and internal partners to successfully drive electrified mobility forward withour top quality and innovative low and high voltage electrified solutions. We shape the market actively with our power electronics, electric motors, eAxles, comfort actuators, charging solutions, as well as electro mechanical components and systems such as drives for e-bikes and e-scooters, thermal and wiper systems along with vehicle stabilization applications for our internal customers in the divisions. In our organization, we foster open collaboration and communication as equals. With this mindset, our passionate and skilled teams contribute to a sustainable and comfortable driving experience. We develop and manufacture our products and solutions with about 18,000 associates worldwide at more than 35 locations on five continents.

Main Responsibilities

• Acquisition and Commercial Manager per the Agile Sales blueprint.
• Responsible to assist Global and Regional Customer Teams in developing and executing sales strategies to reach the yearly acquisition target and to maximize business growth including development of NA pricing strategies.
• Responsible for accurate acquisition BBMSP planning (e.g. volumes, pricing, product).
• Responsible to maintain and increase relationship building and man-mapping in Advanced and Functional Engineering in coordination with the EM Engineering team for Business Unit.
• Responsible for assisting Global and Regional Customer Team strategic war gaming efforts.
• Active participation in weekly, program-specific, cross-functional team meetings.
• Up to 40% travel domestic/ international.

Main Tasks | Acquisition Management

• Lead all Acquisition Activities.
• Win all pre-aligned business opportunities.
• Lead and manage cross functional teams through quotation process and coordinate technical meetings for products quoted with appropriate functional areas for presentation to targeted customer contacts.
• Coordinate quotation process and submit all necessary documentation using Salesforce such as quotation letters, Terms & Conditions, packaging, capacity, specification deviations, TCD, offer drawings, design descriptions.
• Gather competitor market, pricing, and technology intelligence and communicate this intelligence to Bosch via positions papers, meeting minutes / visit reports.
• Support coordination of quality/warranty/supply issues.
• Coordinate price matrices | production and prototype piece price, tooling, cost disclosures as appropriate.
• Upon award, PO check and confirmation then support official hand-off with Commercial Excellence Team to SCC.
• Acquisition Business Planning / Capacity Confirmation Planning.
• Support all open issues meetings.
• Lead and active participation in customer meetings while maintaining and developing strategic relationships (Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality) through regular communications and networking.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related subject matter.
• 5+ years of account management experience within the automotive industry. Experience with electrification product lines/ market is highly preferred. Experience with electronic automotive products also desirable.
• Well versed in the following areas: Sales strategy, relationship management, project management, problems solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Attributes

• Customer-Centric mindset
• Adaptability
• Result Oriented
• Resilience
• Additional information

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

• Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!