Strategic Auto Accounts Manager (Ford & Tier1)

Jtekt-North-America-; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT North America is seeking an Automotive Sales Account Manager to grow sales with Ford and other Tier 1 customers. The role focuses on profitable account management, coordinating with engineering and manufacturing, and achieving annual plan goals.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in account management, automotive exposure, and strong communication skills. A technical background in engineering is preferred, with MS Office proficiency and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Account management experience (minimum 1 year), automotive experience preferred.
• Strong communication and cross‑department collaboration required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; business degree or equivalent considered.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage Ford and other customer accounts and grow sales per plan.
• Forecast and achieve annual business plan targets.
• Prepare quotes and respond to inquiries for all products.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet customer requirements and approvals.
• Develop relationships with customers and act as a JTEKT ambassador.

Skills

Account Management

Automotive experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional communication

Self-starter

MS Office

Education

B.S. Engineering

Business or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

JTEKT North America is seeking an Automotive Sales Account Manager to grow sales with Ford and other Tier 1 customers. The role focuses on profitable account management, coordinating with engineering and manufacturing, and achieving annual plan goals.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in account management, automotive exposure, and strong communication skills. A technical background in engineering is preferred, with MS Office proficiency and willingness to travel.