Key Account Manager

Link Technical Talent; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Company car allowance

Annual bonus

Job summary

A global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage and develop relationships with OEM clients in the Detroit metro area. Ideal candidates will have B2B sales experience in the automotive sector, exhibit strong communication skills, and an ability to drive sales growth. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, including benefits such as a company car allowance and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales within the Tier 1 automotive sector.
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Capable of managing client relationships while proactively developing new business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with assigned OEM clients.
• Identify and pursue new OEM sales opportunities.
• Conduct forecasting and performance analysis.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Proactive business development

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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$85,000 – $100,000 + Company Car Allowance + 100% Medical Coverage + Annual Bonus + Excellent Career Progression

Remote – Local travel in Detroit metro

Are you an Account Manager with Tier 1 automotive industry experience, looking to play a pivotal role within a global manufacturing organization offering specialist new industry training and career progression opportunities?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to join a business known for its world-class technology and strong reputation across the US market. You’ll enjoy a high degree of autonomy and the chance to significantly impact the company’s success in the Detroit metro area.

This company has experienced rapid growth across North America and continues to expand its OEM footprint with some of the industry’s biggest names. As part of their growth strategy, they are now looking for an Key Account Manager to manage existing OEM relationships.

In this role, you’ll act as both a strategic partner and trusted advisor to your clients, identifying ways to enhance product offerings, drive sales growth, and strengthen long-term relationships. You’ll travel across your assigned region (Detroit metro) to meet customers, present product improvements, and deliver tailored solutions that align with each client’s goals.

This position would suit a driven Account Manager from the tire or automotive industry, looking to take ownership of a key OEM territory within a global brand, with outstanding support, career development, and earning potential.

The Role:

• Manage and grow relationships with assigned OEM clients, ensuring long-term satisfaction and partnership success.
• Identify and pursue new OEM sales opportunities to expand market share and regional footprint.
• Conduct forecasting, performance analysis, and regular reporting to the Chief Branch Manager.
• Remote based near Detroit – Occasional travel out of state

The Person:

• Proven experience in B2B sales within the Tier 1 automotive sector, ideally with OEM or OE accounts.
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Capable of managing client relationships while proactively developing new business.

Keywords:

OE Key Account Manager, Account Manager, Regional Sales Manager, OEM Sales, Tire Industry, Automotive Sales, Original Equipment, Key Account Management, Business Development, Tire Manufacturing, Automotive OEM, Territory Sales, B2B, Midwest, Goodyear, Continental, Hankook, Bridgestone, Aftermarket Sales, Automotive Components, Sales Leadership

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts, and Manufacturing

Benefits:

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Pension plan