Ford Account Manager

Magna International; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating in Novi, MI is seeking a results-oriented professional to drive automotive sales programs and manage customer relationships. You will work closely with application teams and senior leaders to align objectives with strategic goals and optimize profitability.

The role requires strong communication, client engagement, and the ability to develop compelling presentations. A bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience are preferred, with a valid driver’s license and willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field, or combination of equivalent education and work experience.
• Three (3) years experience in automotive sales, program management, or engineering management preferred.
• Knowledge of customer, product, and supply base is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Magna Seating to the customer and aligns communications with Magna Seating policies, philosophy, structure, capabilities, business plans, and strategy.
• Provides input in the development of objectives and strategies to achieve program goals.
• Assesses customer direction, market demand, competitor position, and Magna Seating strategy during customer engagement.
• Stays informed of potential new business opportunities and communicates insights within Magna Seating.
• Develops customer presentations and supports pricing discussions with targets and quotes.
• Tracks loss monies and open cost issues and develops closure strategies to resolve timely.

Skills

Strong communication

Verbal and written communication

Customer-networking abilities

Project management

Strategic sales

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.

What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities

Conducts regular contact and communication with purchasing and other key program personnel relative to relationship development and closure of commercial issues. Consults with the application team in the identification and closure of commercial issues with the objective of increasing market share, optimizing profitability, and maintaining the positive perception of Magna Seating (MS) as a world-class supplier. Generally, completes the following duties and responsibilities under the guidance and direction of senior sales personnel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Generally assigned to programs that are less complex in nature, i.e. carry-over programs or programs involving existing technologies.
• Promotes MS to the customer. Aligns customer communications with MS policies, philosophy, structure, capabilities, business plans, and strategy. Works to ensure customers view MS as innovative, proactive, and capable.
• Provides input in the development of objectives and strategies and carries out assignments to achieve the goals of the Application Team, General Managers, and Director of Sales.
• Considers customer direction; market demand; competitor direction; MS' competitive position (i.e. capabilities, price, quality, penetration, market perception); and corporate and group strategy while engaging the customer in the resolution of issues and/or the exploration of new opportunities.
• Stays abreast of potential new business opportunities. Remains knowledgeable of customer’s business strategy, participates in the assessment of validity and relevance of opportunities, and appropriately communicates information and opportunities within MS.
• Helps define and communicate customer requirements to the application teams. Attends Product Development and other program team meetings to provide commercial goals and provide input into the resolution of commercial issues.
• Responds to commercial information requests from Engineering. Attends production runs with manufacturing representatives, as required. Responds to tooling questions (generally non-technical) such as timing and cost. Processes quotes and follows up on deliveries, as required.
• Completes tasks and resolves issues to ensure compliance to program objectives and commercial targets.
• Assures timely and accurate documentation of sales and marketing deliverables as established, per the product delivery process. Ensures timely flow of business documents between the customer and MS. Ensures documentation of key positions and agreements. Ensures documented agreements meet finance guidelines and requirements.
• Assists in the development and leads negotiation of program pricing and responds to internal, corporate, and customer pricing requests. Generally, under the guidance and parameters set by senior sales personnel and application team management: reviews and submits quotes and other commercially-related correspondence to the customer, provides target pricing, responds to quotation feedback. Drives closure on commercial issues.
• Assists, as required, in resolving quality and production issues and commercial aspects of engineering change issues as they relate to the Customer.
• Tracks “loss monies” and open cost issues and develops and implements closure strategy to resolve timely.
• Consults with application team and matrix support organization regarding cost reduction proposals. Provides input concerning priority, likelihood of customer acceptance, and applicability to program business strategy. Coordinates submission of proposals and responds to customer inquiries.
• Develops customer presentations.
• Supports Internal / External Audit efforts regarding ISO 9001, IATF 16949 Certification for remote site location (Group Office).
• Supports the requirements as detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System).
• Ensure employees work in the manner consistent with the organizations established objectives and targets utilizing protective equipment, devices, measures, and procedures as promulgated by state and federal regulations. Establish clear goals for workplace health and safety. Complete safety talks, safety meetings, and required training occur, as defined.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (or bachelor's equivalency) in Business Administration, Engineering or related field, or combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills

Three (3) years experience in automotive sales, program management, or engineering management preferred.

Knowledge of customer, product, and supply base.

Customer-networking abilities.

Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and technical presentations.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully coordinate and complete multiple tasks within and across departments to meet established and changing deadlines.

Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving and presentations.

Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications.

Valid driver’s license.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Seating