Key Account Manager – Stellantis Customer Relationship

Thornley Corporate Solutions; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus scheme

Company profit-sharing program

Long-term career development opportunities

Job summary

Thornley Corporate Solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager to nurture their Stellantis relationship in Troy, Michigan. This role requires significant automotive account management experience and involves driving growth through new business opportunities.

The successful candidate will lead commercial negotiations, develop account growth strategies, and collaborate across functions to ensure customer satisfaction and success. If you have a passion for automotive technologies and a results-oriented mindset, this is an opportunity to advance your career within a leading global organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive industry experience, ideally in a Tier 1 supplier environment.
• Previous experience working directly with Stellantis is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage technically complex automotive products is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Stellantis customer account.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for Stellantis stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Automotive account management

Sales or business development

Customer relationship management

Commercial negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Key Account Manager – Stellantis Customer Relationship

Location: Troy, Michigan
Salary: Up to $110,000 + Bonus + Profit Sharing

Are you an automotive Account Manager with experience supporting Stellantis and looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a key OEM relationship within a global Tier 1 supplier?

My client is seeking a commercially focused professional to manage and grow its Stellantis business, working closely with customer teams to support existing programs while identifying and securing future opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading automotive supplier renowned for delivering innovative technologies and solutions to some of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Sales leadership team, you will be responsible for managing the Stellantis customer relationship across a portfolio of existing programs while driving commercial growth through new business opportunities.

The successful candidate will act as the primary commercial interface between the customer and the business, collaborating closely with engineering, program management, manufacturing, and customer application engineering teams to ensure successful program execution and long-term customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Stellantis customer account.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for Stellantis stakeholders.
• Support ongoing production programs and customer requirements.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and future program awards.
• Develop and implement account growth strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations, quotations, and customer reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure customer expectations are achieved.
• Build strong relationships across purchasing, engineering, program management, and leadership functions within Stellantis.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and future opportunities within the account.
• Support strategic planning activities to drive long-term account growth.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in automotive account management, sales, or business development within a Tier 1 supplier environment.
• Previous experience working directly with Stellantis is highly desirable.
• Approximately 5+ years of automotive industry experience.
• Experience managing technically complex automotive products would be beneficial, although product-specific training can be provided.
• Strong customer relationship management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and business units.
• A proactive, results-oriented approach with a passion for developing customer relationships and growing business.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to $110,000.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Company profit‑sharing program.
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised automotive technology leader.
• Exposure to high-profile OEM programs and strategic customer relationships.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a successful global organisation.

If you have experience supporting Stellantis and are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a major OEM relationship while driving future growth within a leading Tier 1 supplier, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today to learn more.