Key Account Manager

ZF Group; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid time off

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Collaborative team environment

Diverse culture

Community outreach activities

Job summary

ZF Group in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a seasoned Key Account Manager to drive growth with strategic customers in the automotive aftermarket. You will penetrate new accounts, coordinate with internal teams, and manage orders through ERP while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of sales experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong presentation and communication skills, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of Sales experience required.
• Intermediate to Expert in Microsoft suite.
• Effective presentation, communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Penetrate new customer accounts through cold calling, market analysis and networking.
• Maintain Customer contact internally and externally to ensure customer satisfaction and problem solve as necessary.
• Monitors status of accounts receivable for assigned region and work act as liaison between finance and customers to resolve discrepancies.
• Provide input to sales forecast and budget.Provide market intelligence to Business Unit Manager for pricing, market share, and aftermarket trends to maintain competitive market position.
• Responsible for coordinating all new account set up information into the ERP system and customer order processing through the inside sales team utilizing ERP system.
• Represent ZF at trade shows and related industry functions as needed.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description:

What you can look forward to as a Key Account Manager:

• Penetrate new customer accounts through cold calling, market analysis and networking.
• Maintain Customer contact internally and externally to ensure customer satisfaction and problem solve as necessary.
• Monitors status of accounts receivable for assigned region and work act as liaison between finance and customers to resolve discrepancies.
• Provide input to sales forecast and budget.Provide market intelligence to Business Unit Manager for pricing, market share, and aftermarket trends to maintain competitive market position.
• Responsible for coordinating all new account set up information into the ERP system and customer order processing through the inside sales team utilizing ERP system.
• Represent ZF at trade shows and related industry functions as needed.

Your profile as a Key Account Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of Sales experience required.
• Intermediate to Expert in Microsoft suite.
• Effective presentation, communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.

• Automotive Aftermarket experience preferred.

Why you should choose ZF in Vernon Hills, IL

The expected base compensation for this role is $103,000 - $129,800 Annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What We Offer:

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid time off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• A strong diverse culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities