Jr. Account Manager, Automotive Job (Remote):

Nesco Resource; Indiana; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesco Resource, LLC is seeking a Jr. Account Manager, Automotive for a remote role with periodic travel to Evansville, IN and Detroit, MI. The position offers a base salary of $80,000–$100,000 with commission and annual bonus eligibility.

This is a full-time direct-hire opportunity with no third-party candidates accepted. The role centers on managing strategic automotive accounts, developing account strategies, and leading business reviews while collaborating with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary commercial contact for assigned OEM and Tier 1 customer accounts.
• Build strategic relationships with decision-makers across purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and leadership.
• Develop and execute account strategies, and lead customer business reviews and planning discussions.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and resolve commercial and operational issues promptly.

Skills

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jr. Account Manager, Automotive Job (Remote):

Remote Position with travel to Evansville, IN, Detroit, MI, and customer sites as needed. Full-Time, Direct Hire. Salary Range: $80-100,000 base, plus commission and annual bonus eligibility. Please no 3rd party or c2c candidates.

Responsibilities of the Jr. Account Manager, Automotive Job (Remote):

Account Management

• Serve as the primary commercial contact for assigned OEM and Tier 1 customer accounts.
• Build strategic relationships with decision-makers across purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and leadership.
• Develop and execute account strategies, and lead customer business reviews and planning discussions.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and resolve commercial and operational issues promptly.

Business Development and Commercial Leadership

• Achieve annual sales, profitability, and growth objectives for assigned accounts.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing business and secure new program awards.
• Lead commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, contract reviews, and proposals.
• Present the company’s technologies, capabilities, and value to customers.

Customer Program and Technical Support

• Understand customer technical requirements, product specifications, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to support product launches and production programs.
• Serve as the voice of the customer and support issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Leadership and Market Analysis

• Lead internal teams to meet customer commitments for quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Monitor automotive industry trends, OEM initiatives, and competitive activity.
• Share customer priorities and market intelligence with leadership to support strategic planning.

Qualifications of the Kr. Account Manager, Automotive Job (Remote):

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
• Account management experience in automotive OEM, Tier 1, specialty chemicals, adhesives, manufacturing, or a related industrial field.
• Proven success managing strategic accounts and achieving growth objectives.
• Strong understanding of automotive OEM purchasing processes, vehicle development cycles, and launch management.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels, from the plant floor to executive leadership.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Work Environment

This role requires regular interaction with office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments as well as customer locations. Team members may occasionally be exposed to manufacturing conditions, including moving equipment, noise, fumes, dust, and temperature variations.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, commission, annual bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.