Global Key Account Manager - General Motors

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Group Account Manager to lead their relationship with a major automotive client. This role is pivotal in driving sales and developing strategic plans to enhance customer engagement and profitability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and ensure high-quality service. If you are passionate about sales and have a proven track record in account management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a transformative environment. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and social innovation while pushing the boundaries of automation technology.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sales/marketing experience with large accounts.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or IT required.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial aspects and pricing negotiations with General Motors.
• Develop strategies for client retention and profitable growth.

Skills

Sales Experience

Marketing Strategy

Client Relationship Management

Cultural Sensitivity

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in IT

MBA

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Group Account Manager - General Motors

Group Account Manager - General Motors

Location: Remote - Michigan, United States

Job ID: R0082129

Date Posted: 2025-03-06

Company Name: J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Group Account Manager – General Motors in Detroit, Michigan.

Location Type: The position is remote but requires the person who fills the role to be based in the Metro Detroit region of Michigan or willing to relocate for proximity to General Motors Corporate HQ and their manufacturing centers.

To ensure sustainable growth and profitability in digital and green through the Social Innovation Business, Hitachi is undergoing a major transformation to establish a customer centric business model.

The Group Account Manager (GAM) defines and ensures sales targets for the account and will support the implementation of the necessary processes and frameworks for a General Motors Account under application of Global Marketing & Sales (GM&S) frameworks and standards. They collaborate closely with the GM&S as well as businesses to ensure customer needs can be translated into competitive value propositions that deliver profitable orders.

The Group Account Management work focuses on medium to long-term planning and face-to-face selling of a variety of products, services and/or solutions across multiple lines of business for established customers, including:

1. Developing medium to long-term account & sales plans and preparing strategies to protect, grow, and diversify the relationship with a defined group of customers.
2. Developing and identifying solution-, cross/up and repeat sales opportunities.
3. Resolving problems and ensuring customers receive high quality customer service.
4. Developing client retention and profitable growth plans and strategies.

This role will be comprised of (2) main functions. First, the overall business development and cross-BU strategic plan and execution across the Hitachi enterprise as it relates to General Motors. Second, to serve the individual business unit JR Automation and its achievement of sales and growth with this key account.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

1. Lead all commercial aspects of JR Automation BU and relationship with General Motors, including but not limited to commercial pricing negotiations, develop funnel for new opportunities, secure pipeline of new business and manage the relationship across entities.
2. Development of Hitachi cross-BU customer account plan and share of wallet growth actions.
3. Setting up and driving solution selling approach across all Hitachi businesses.
4. Manage key stakeholder relationships at the customer with presence and capability to interact and penetrate C-suite decision makers at customer organization.
5. Coordination of sales activities within CRM, monitoring of current projects and managing resolution of specific customer problems.
6. Understanding the key business drivers and business environment and interpret the impact and opportunity for Hitachi.
7. Creating value add for the customer and Hitachi by ensuring a coordinated sales approach.
8. Profitable order & sales pipeline responsibility for the account.
9. Summarizing appropriate feedback on market developments (customers & competitors) and requirements.
10. Adhering to our core values of safety and integrity, ensuring solutions meet our objectives of social innovation, and contributing positively to an inclusive and sustainable society.

What You’ll Bring:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or IT. An MBA is not required but will be an added advantage.
2. 10+ years of sales and/or marketing experience with demonstrated success growing large accounts through cross functional and divisional synergies.
3. Cultural sensitivity and openness to work in an international business environment across all time zones.
4. The ideal candidate will be based in Metro-Detroit region of Michigan for proximity to General Motors Corporate HQ and manufacturing centers.
5. Fluency in English required. Japanese proficiency a great plus.

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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