Thornley Corporate Solutions
Account Manager - Venting Membranes
Thornley Corporate Solutions, Lansing, Michigan, United States
Account Manager – Automotive Venting Membranes
Location:
Michigan (Hybrid) Salary:
~$130,000 base + bonus (DOE) Industry:
Automotive | Engineered Materials | Venting & Pressure Compensation
About the Opportunity We are supporting a global engineered materials manufacturer in the
automotive venting membrane space
as they expand their North American commercial team. This role is ideal for a
technical sales professional
with proven experience selling
venting membranes / pressure compensation solutions
into automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
This is a
hands-on account management and growth role , focused on driving design-ins, RFQs, and platform wins across traditional ICE, EV, and advanced electronics applications.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow existing automotive OEM and Tier-1 accounts across the Midwest and broader North American market
Drive
new business development
for venting membrane solutions, including
pressure equalization vents, ePTFE membranes, and adhesive-backed vent components
Support customers through the full program lifecycle:
concept validation launch production
Work closely with customer engineering, materials, purchasing, and quality teams to define vent performance requirements
Provide technical support on topics such as
airflow, water entry pressure (WEP), IP ratings (IP67/68), contamination resistance, and thermal cycling
Manage RFQs, pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements
Coordinate with internal engineering, product management, and operations teams to support customer programs
Track opportunities, forecasts, and customer activity through CRM
Required Experience & Qualifications
5+ years of experience
in technical sales or account management within the
automotive supply chain
Direct experience selling venting membranes or pressure compensation solutions
(e.g., ePTFE vents, enclosure vents, breathable membranes)
Strong understanding of automotive validation requirements and launch processes
Proven success working with
OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
Ability to engage confidently with
design engineers and materials teams
Willingness to travel regionally (and occasionally nationally)
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Michigan (Hybrid) Salary:
~$130,000 base + bonus (DOE) Industry:
Automotive | Engineered Materials | Venting & Pressure Compensation
About the Opportunity We are supporting a global engineered materials manufacturer in the
automotive venting membrane space
as they expand their North American commercial team. This role is ideal for a
technical sales professional
with proven experience selling
venting membranes / pressure compensation solutions
into automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
This is a
hands-on account management and growth role , focused on driving design-ins, RFQs, and platform wins across traditional ICE, EV, and advanced electronics applications.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow existing automotive OEM and Tier-1 accounts across the Midwest and broader North American market
Drive
new business development
for venting membrane solutions, including
pressure equalization vents, ePTFE membranes, and adhesive-backed vent components
Support customers through the full program lifecycle:
concept validation launch production
Work closely with customer engineering, materials, purchasing, and quality teams to define vent performance requirements
Provide technical support on topics such as
airflow, water entry pressure (WEP), IP ratings (IP67/68), contamination resistance, and thermal cycling
Manage RFQs, pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements
Coordinate with internal engineering, product management, and operations teams to support customer programs
Track opportunities, forecasts, and customer activity through CRM
Required Experience & Qualifications
5+ years of experience
in technical sales or account management within the
automotive supply chain
Direct experience selling venting membranes or pressure compensation solutions
(e.g., ePTFE vents, enclosure vents, breathable membranes)
Strong understanding of automotive validation requirements and launch processes
Proven success working with
OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
Ability to engage confidently with
design engineers and materials teams
Willingness to travel regionally (and occasionally nationally)
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