Senior Key Account Manager, Automotive – Global Travel

Amphenol; San Jose (CA); In loco; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Amphenol is seeking a Senior Key Account Manager for its Automotive team in San Jose, CA. You will work directly with our key automotive customers to support their electronics requirements, focusing on antennas and electronic modules, and will manage/grow assigned accounts.

The role requires developing relationships across engineering and purchasing, handling quotes, coordinating with multiple departments, and traveling up to 10–15% domestically and internationally.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering (Technical Sales).
• OEM and Tier1 relationship experience preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of Tier1/OEM experience.
• Understanding of Automotive industry.
• Disciplined self-starter.
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Experience working independently and in a team.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Mandarin speaking is a plus.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Mansioni

• Grow assigned existing accounts.
• Interface with customers to develop business relationships and secure new opportunities.
• Review component/part costing.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from leads to orders.
• Develop relationships with engineering and purchasing teams.
• Create customer-facing presentations and marketing tools.
• Respond to inquiries, prepare quotations, receive orders, and assist in collections.
• Coordinate with related departments to meet customer requirements.
• Provide account updates, forecasts, and business plans.
• Coordinate with PM team to meet program milestones.
• Communicate with local and international staff on project needs.
• Locate and secure new potential business and customers.
• Travel 10–15% including occasional international travel.

Conoscenze

OEM & Tier1 relationships

Automotive industry understanding

English fluency (written & spoken)

Mandarin language (plus)

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering (Technical Sales)

Descrizione del lavoro

Amphenol is seeking a Senior Key Account Manager for its Automotive team in San Jose, CA. You will work directly with our key automotive customers to support their electronics requirements, focusing on antennas and electronic modules, and will manage/grow assigned accounts.

The role requires developing relationships across engineering and purchasing, handling quotes, coordinating with multiple departments, and traveling up to 10–15% domestically and internationally.