Strategic Automotive Key Account Manager

Sensata; United States; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensata is seeking a Key Account Manager - Automotive OEM Sales in Chennai, India. You will drive strategic growth across key automotive OEM and Tier-1 accounts, manage end-to-end engagement from acquisition through production, and build long-term partnerships.

You will collaborate across functions to support revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction, leading RFQs and commercial negotiations with ICE, Hybrid, EV programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing tasks.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
• Excellent organization, planning and time management skills.
• High ethical integrity and accountability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead direct sales process and achieve targets.
• Visit current and potential clients.
• Manage routine account activities and planning.
• Prepare short and long-range sales plans and strategies using marketing programs.
• Ensure high quality customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Time management

Ethical values

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sensata is seeking a Key Account Manager - Automotive OEM Sales in Chennai, India. You will drive strategic growth across key automotive OEM and Tier-1 accounts, manage end-to-end engagement from acquisition through production, and build long-term partnerships.

You will collaborate across functions to support revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction, leading RFQs and commercial negotiations with ICE, Hybrid, EV programs.