Strategic Key Account Growth Leader

Methode Electronics, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Methode Electronics, Inc. in Southfield, Michigan seeks a seasoned leader to drive growth strategies for key strategic accounts and maximize revenue and margins.

You will advise customers, manage quoting, and coordinate internal teams to deliver value-rich proposals for current and future programs. Ideal candidate has 10+ years in business development, strong negotiation, and proven ability to present complex scenarios to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of business development experience with a proven growth record.
• Expertise in account management, program management, and sales strategy execution.
• Strong negotiation, influence, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to position Methode as supplier of choice.
• Drive profitable revenue growth through new business acquisition and expansion of existing accounts.
• Lead the complete quoting process from kickoff to customer presentation.
• Coordinate internal resources to develop value-driven proposals and solutions.
• Identify cost optimization and pricing opportunities to improve margins.
• Collaborate across sales, engineering, operations, and finance to ensure program success.
• Present performance, plans, risks, and opportunities to executives and stakeholders.
• Manage awarded business through forecasting, pricing updates, and invoicing coordination.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Methode Electronics, Inc. in Southfield, Michigan seeks a seasoned leader to drive growth strategies for key strategic accounts and maximize revenue and margins.

You will advise customers, manage quoting, and coordinate internal teams to deliver value-rich proposals for current and future programs. Ideal candidate has 10+ years in business development, strong negotiation, and proven ability to present complex scenarios to executives.