Strategic OEM Key Account Manager

Tenneco; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a Key Account Manager to serve as the primary interface with strategic automotive customers, driving satisfaction, growth, and alignment across departments. This role involves managing relationships, opportunities, and program execution with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a degree in Engineering, Finance/Economics, or Business Administration, with a preference for 5–8 years in Automotive/Light Vehicles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Finance or Economics, or Business Administration, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for assigned OEM automotive customers.
• Manage customer portals and ensure timely, accurate communication of customer requirements and updates.
• Conduct regular customer visits to strengthen relationships and support program development.
• Collaborate with Sales, Application Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Logistics, R&D, and Quality to ensure alignment with customer expectations.
• Support Manufacturing Location Decisions and coordinate customer approvals for transfers of parts to other locations.
• Contribute to annual sales plans and strategic growth initiatives; monitor customer build schedules and market trends.
• Identify new business opportunities and work with Application Engineering to develop tailored solutions.
• Assist in pricing strategy development, cost analysis, and quotation preparation; support contract negotiations.
• Deliver reports on customer interactions, program status, pricing updates, and wins/losses to Sales Support.

Education

Engineering

Finance or Economics

Business Administration

Job description

Tenneco is seeking a Key Account Manager to serve as the primary interface with strategic automotive customers, driving satisfaction, growth, and alignment across departments. This role involves managing relationships, opportunities, and program execution with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a degree in Engineering, Finance/Economics, or Business Administration, with a preference for 5–8 years in Automotive/Light Vehicles.