Sales Account Manager

Job TitleAccount ManagerPosition SummaryThe Account Manager will work closely with customers (OEM's, tier 1's, etc.) and internal teams to support commercial activity related to xEV (Electric/Hybrid Vehicles) products. Role responsibilities include acting as a main point of contact for customers, ensuring timely response to customer inquiries, preparing sales reports and summaries, identifying growth opportunity, and working closely with internal teams to manage commercial activity related to assigned products.Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field.0 - 5 years' experience in: sales, program management, accounting, administration, engineering, or business development.Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):Automotive experience preferred.Experience working within customer portals preferred.Position Duties and Responsibilities:Interface with OEM/Tier1 engineering, purchasing, and cost analysis teams.Coordinate and complete customer quotations.Support customer visits to manufacturing sites and sales offices globally.Build and maintain strong customer relationships.Negotiate pricing terms and agreements with OEM customer.Analyze costs and pricing for customer applications with strong strategy plan to execute results.Develop and support plans for increased product profitability.Receive, verify, and manage customer purchase orders.Maintain the sales budget for respective products of responsibility.Support customer cost breakdown activities.Track and update customer contracts.Maintain and control department expenses associated with customer accounts.Support commercial aspects of product development and design changes.Understand customer's expectations and engage with key team members for timely support.Understand customer's organization, program milestones, and key deliverables.Skills and Abilities:Experience working with Customers preferred.Excellent analytical and communication skills.Well organized, inquisitive, and independent.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while paying strict attention to detail.Ability to work independently with minimal direction is required.Proficient in MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.Availability for travel, including international.Supervisory Responsibilities:Does not supervise.Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:Required to sit or stand for long periods of time.The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.Domestic and international travel required.Open office settingFactory setting with noiseSoftware:Intermediate experience required in Windows, MSWord, PowerPoint, and ExcelJob level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.