Key Account Manager

Employbridge; West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven professional to manage global strategic customers in the automotive manufacturing sector. You will build long-term partnerships, identify growth opportunities, and drive commercial success through cross-functional collaboration and strategic business planning.

The role is 1st shift with compensation in the $95K–$97K range. Responsibilities include leading negotiations, developing account plans, coordinating with global affiliates, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of account management or business development experience.
• Automotive or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Experience with cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for global strategic customers and build strong long-term relationships.
• Identify customer needs, market trends, and business growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
• Lead commercial negotiations and support new business development initiatives.
• Coordinate communication between customers, leadership teams, and global affiliates.
• Manage customer satisfaction, contract performance, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and other cross-functional teams to support customer programs.
• Support global project execution and drive successful account growth initiatives.

Skills

Account management

Negotiation

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication

Travel internationally

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The ideal candidate is a strategic, relationship-driven professional with experience managing key customer accounts in the automotive manufacturing industry. You will be responsible for developing long-term partnerships with global customers, identifying growth opportunities, and driving commercial success through cross-functional collaboration and strategic business planning.

Shift: 1st shift

Compensation: $95K-$97K

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for global strategic customers and build strong long-term relationships.
• Identify customer needs, market trends, and business growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
• Lead commercial negotiations and support new business development initiatives.
• Coordinate communication between customers, leadership teams, and global affiliates.
• Manage customer satisfaction, contract performance, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and other cross-functional teams to support customer programs.
• Support global project execution and drive successful account growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Automotive-related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of account management or business development experience.
• Automotive or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Experience working with cross-functional and international teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.