Global Key Account Manager – Automotive

Employbridge

Sparta (WI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

16 hours ago
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Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking a seasoned Key Account Manager to lead relationships with global strategic customers in the automotive manufacturing sector. You will drive long-term business growth, oversee commercial negotiations, and partner with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and executive leadership teams across global regions.

The role emphasizes identifying customer needs, developing partnership strategies, and ensuring successful collaboration internationally.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Engineering or automotive-related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of global account management experience.
  • Automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong commercial negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with global customers and support business expansion.
  • Identify customer needs, market trends, and future business opportunities via strategic engagement and market analysis.
  • Create and execute short-, mid-, and long-term commercial plans to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
  • Lead global business negotiations and implement growth strategies across international markets.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support customer programs and ensure alignment across regions.

Skills

Global account management
Negotiation
Cross-cultural communication
Strategic planning
Sales growth
Cross-functional leadership
MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Automotive-related field
Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel
PowerPoint
Word
CRM software

Job description

EmployBridge is seeking a seasoned Key Account Manager to lead relationships with global strategic customers in the automotive manufacturing sector. You will drive long-term business growth, oversee commercial negotiations, and partner with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and executive leadership teams across global regions.

The role emphasizes identifying customer needs, developing partnership strategies, and ensuring successful collaboration internationally.

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