Global Account Manager - Automotive

Confidential Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in freight forwarding and logistics is seeking a GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER for its automotive sector. The role involves delivering high ROI on sales costs, partnering with global clients, and managing a sales team. Exceptional benefits and a supportive team culture await eager candidates.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Wellness Program

PTO/Sick Pay

401(k) with employer match

Learning and development for career growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, International Relations, Business Management, or Logistics/Supply Chain.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Automotive Industry.
• 10 years’ experience in Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a minimum 4x ROI on total sales costs.
• Conduct meetings with key global decision-makers.
• Maintain a rolling forecast of opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge of Operations

Automotive Supply Chain Management

Logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or related field

Job description

This range is provided by Confidential Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Confidential Company

Are you looking to build a long-term career in freight forwarding and logistics? Would you like to work in an atmosphere where your team values you? We offer an employee-centric culture with strong core values. Our elite team and global network provide client driven supply chain solutions worldwide. Come join our team.

GLOBAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - AUTOMOTIVE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver a minimum 4x ROI on total sales costs across all regions and products for assigned global automotive customers.
• Conduct regular workshops and review meetings with key global decision-makers to strengthen partnerships and align objectives.
• Maintain a rolling forecast of opportunities and lead RFQ processes in collaboration with the Global Automotive OMT Team.
• Lead the global sales team for strategic accounts, ensuring bimonthly team calls and updates to development plans.
• Support automotive development initiatives and projects in the assigned region, ensuring alignment with global strategies.
• Continuously gather insights on global automotive trends and emerging technologies across logistics modes (Sea/Air, CL, Road & Rail).
• Ensure comprehensive documentation and accessibility of customer information to support sustainable account development.
• Prepare and maintain key sales documents including RFQs, GNGs, Opportunity Trackers, and Monthly Highs/Lows/Opportunities.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, International Relations, Business Management, Logistics/Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement.
• Three to Five years’ minimum experience in the Automotive Industry/Automotive Logistics.
• 10 years’ experience in Logistics with a strong knowledge of Operations.
• Automotive Supply Chain Management detailed knowledge.

What’s In It for You:

Become part of the F.A.M.I.L.Y, this means you can expect integrity, understanding, trust, and cooperation.

Premium benefits package:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Wellness Program
• PTO/Sick Pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), etc.
• Learning and development for career growth opportunities

Employer Sponsored:

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Additional Voluntary Benefits available

We are an Affirmative Action/EEOC employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Business Development, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Wholesale Import and Export

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