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Cleveland-Cliffs
Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for an Automotive Account Manager in West Chester, OH or Burns Harbor, IN. The Account Manager is responsible for supporting accounts based on product segment, full cycle negotiations, business planning, and sales planning. They will also have a strong customer relationship focus and will be seen as a sales business liaison, advocating for their customers internally and Cleveland-Cliffs externally.
Summary of Responsibilities
Account management with responsibilities for quotes, maintaining production pricing, claims, new business launch support, problem resolution, forecasting, and inventory management
Maintain contact on an intermediate and advanced level with established customers, identify customer needs and develop sales opportunities in the North American region
Make decisions at an intermediate level
Analyze and interpret customer, competitor & market trends on an intermediate to advanced level
Achieve sales and margin targets. Proactive involvement in strategic planning and contract negotiations
Must be able to communicate quality and delivery issues and coordinate problem resolution and performance improvement
Communicate customer's expectations inside the organization
Work closely as part of a team with engineering, technical service, marketing, accounting, finance, customer service and production
Deliver excellent customer service in person, on phone, or through email and other virtual communications
Gain proficient product knowledge to promote Cleveland-Cliffs steels within the automotive industry
Translate key financial components with accounts and the business internally and externally
Travel is required
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED with relevant work experience
Ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to process all sales quotations, and sales orders for assigned account(s)
Ability to set and manage priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field, MBA is a plus
3-5 years of customer service, account management, or similar experience in a manufacturing environment; steel or automotive industry preferred
Advanced diplomatic skills
Strong presentation skills
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.
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Account Manager
role at
Cleveland-Cliffs
Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for an Automotive Account Manager in West Chester, OH or Burns Harbor, IN. The Account Manager is responsible for supporting accounts based on product segment, full cycle negotiations, business planning, and sales planning. They will also have a strong customer relationship focus and will be seen as a sales business liaison, advocating for their customers internally and Cleveland-Cliffs externally.
Summary of Responsibilities
Account management with responsibilities for quotes, maintaining production pricing, claims, new business launch support, problem resolution, forecasting, and inventory management
Maintain contact on an intermediate and advanced level with established customers, identify customer needs and develop sales opportunities in the North American region
Make decisions at an intermediate level
Analyze and interpret customer, competitor & market trends on an intermediate to advanced level
Achieve sales and margin targets. Proactive involvement in strategic planning and contract negotiations
Must be able to communicate quality and delivery issues and coordinate problem resolution and performance improvement
Communicate customer's expectations inside the organization
Work closely as part of a team with engineering, technical service, marketing, accounting, finance, customer service and production
Deliver excellent customer service in person, on phone, or through email and other virtual communications
Gain proficient product knowledge to promote Cleveland-Cliffs steels within the automotive industry
Translate key financial components with accounts and the business internally and externally
Travel is required
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED with relevant work experience
Ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to process all sales quotations, and sales orders for assigned account(s)
Ability to set and manage priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field, MBA is a plus
3-5 years of customer service, account management, or similar experience in a manufacturing environment; steel or automotive industry preferred
Advanced diplomatic skills
Strong presentation skills
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.
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