Senior Account Manager - Maxwell

Clarios; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clarios seeks a Senior Account Manager to drive strategic account growth for Maxwell's power and energy portfolio. You will lead revenue expansion, cultivate executive relationships, and coordinate with engineering, product management, and operations to align customer needs with Maxwell's technology roadmap.

In this role you will manage forecasts, develop growth strategies, and negotiate with customers to secure favorable contracts while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in account management, business development, sales, or customer-facing commercial roles.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic customer relationships and driving business growth.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary commercial owner for assigned strategic accounts.
• Develop and maintain relationships across customer organizations, including operational, technical, and executive stakeholders.
• Lead account planning, business reviews, and growth strategy discussions.
• Drive revenue growth through expansion of existing relationships and identification of new opportunities.
• Coordinate with engineering, product management, operations to deliver successful customer outcomes.
• Forecast, plan, and track account performance against targets.

Skills

Strategic account leadership

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field

Job description

What you will do-

The Senior Account Manager is responsible for developing and growing strategic customer relationships for Maxwell's portfolio of power and energy solutions. This role serves as the primary commercial lead for assigned accounts and is accountable for driving revenue growth, expanding customer partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the adoption of innovative energy storage and power management technologies.

Working closely with engineering, product management, operations, and marketing teams, the Senior Account Manager develops and executes customer strategies that align market needs with Maxwell's technology roadmap and business objectives.

What we look for

Strategic Account Leadership

• Serve as the primary commercial owner for assigned strategic accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across customer organizations, including operational, technical, and executive stakeholders.
• Lead account planning, business reviews, and growth strategy discussions.
• Act as the voice of the customer within Maxwell.

Business Growth & Customer Development

• Drive revenue growth through expansion of existing customer relationships and identification of new opportunities.
• Develop and execute account growth strategies aligned with customer needs and Maxwell's business objectives.
• Support commercial activities including proposals, quotations, pricing discussions, and contract negotiations.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities and growth initiatives.

Market & Customer Insight

• Develop an understanding of industry trends, customer priorities, and emerging opportunities within power, energy, and electrification markets.
• Identify opportunities where Maxwell technologies can address evolving customer challenges.
• Provide market feedback to support future product development and business strategy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with engineering, product management, operations, quality, and customer support teams to deliver successful customer outcomes.
• Support customer evaluations, product launches, and program execution activities.
• Facilitate issue resolution and ensure a positive customer experience throughout the commercial lifecycle.

Business Performance Management

• Deliver revenue, profitability, and growth objectives for assigned accounts.
• Support forecasting, business planning, and strategic reviews.
• Track key account metrics and drive accountability for results.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in account management, business development, sales, or customer-facing commercial roles.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic customer relationships and driving business growth.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience in power, energy storage, electrification, industrial technology, or related markets.
• Experience selling technical products or solutions.
• MBA or advanced technical degree.

What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.