Sales Account Manager

Versigent; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and accident insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Job summary

Versigent in Troy, MI is hiring a Sales Account Manager for Ford. The role oversees all commercial aspects for assigned Ford programs, coordinating change management, and strengthening customer relationships to drive profit and growth.

You will lead cross-functional teams in quotations, negotiate with Ford Cost Engineering and Purchasing, manage receivables, and develop business pursuit plans. Travel 10-20% and onsite work required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or Finance; Master’s preferred
• 5+ years in Sales/Finance/Engineering in automotive
• Leadership and negotiation skills
• Experience in automotive wire harness operations preferred
• Knowledge of SAP preferred
• Spanish language fluency preferred
• Willingness to travel 10-20%
• Onsite work in Troy, MI and with customers
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead cross functional teams in preparing quotations for both new business and engineering changes
• Ensure quotations meet financial metrics; actively lead teams in ensuring quotes are accurate and meet customer timing
• Negotiate with Ford Cost Engineering and Purchasing to ensure Versigent is compensated for all customer driven costs
• Actively manage receivables to minimize past dues
• Ensure all customer rebill documentation is prepared, submitted and collected on time
• Develop and implement business pursuit plans for targeted Ford programs
• Manage appropriations request for new programs and model year changes to ensure capital funds are available to meet program timing
• Lead commercial discussions for annual business plan targets
• Actively manage and drive cost reduction initiatives for assigned programs
• Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

SAP

Spanish

Travel 10-20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Finance; Master's preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER- FORD

Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified,automatedand connected products.

As a standalone company, we combine deep engineeringexpertisewith the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think withprecisionand deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost,weightor complexity.

What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas movefaster,ownership is real and impact is visible.

YOUR ROLE

The Sales Account Manager -Ford will be based in Troy, Michigan reporting to the Ford Sales Manager. The role is responsible for managing and coordinating all commercial aspects for assigned programs including change management, establishing and strengthening customer relationships, and developing profit enhancement and growth strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead cross functional teams in preparing quotations for both new business and engineering changes
• Ensure quotations meet financial metrics; actively lead teams in ensuring quotes are accurate and meet customer timing
• Negotiate with Ford Cost Engineering and Purchasing to ensure Versigent is compensated for all customer driven costs
• Actively manage receivables to minimize past dues
• Ensure all customer rebill documentation is prepared, submitted and collected on time
• Develop and implement business pursuit plans for targeted Ford programs
• Manage appropriations request for new programs and model year changes to ensure capital funds are available to meet program timing
• Lead commercial discussions for annual business plan targets
• Actively manage and drive cost reduction initiatives for assigned programs
• Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor´s degree in Engineering or Finance or equivalent experience; Master´s degree preferred
• Minimum of five years of Sales/Finance/ Engineering experience in automotive
• Leadership and negotiation skills
• Experience in automotive wire harness operations preferred
• Knowledge of SAP preferred
• Spanish language fluency preferred
• Ability to travel 10-20%
• Ability to work onsite in Troy, MI and at the customer as needed
• Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future

WHY JOIN US?

• Grow with purpose.We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.
• Do work that shows up in the real world.What you contribute herepowerssystems that are critical to how industriesoperateand evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.
• Succeed with the right support.We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform ata high leveland sustain that success.

YOUR BENEFITS AT VERSIGENT:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocationassistancemay be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

Versigent spun out of Aptiv on April 1, 2026. As part of ongoing spin‑off activities and IT separation, some documentation may still reference Aptiv, Cyprium, or Versigent. All references should be understood to mean Versigent.

Versigent is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.