Key Account Manager
Location: Michigan, USA
Travel: Up to 25% regional travel to OEM customers
Own and Grow Strategic Japanese OEM Accounts.
This is a high-visibility opportunity to take full commercial ownership of key Japanese OEM relationships across North America. You will shape account strategy, drive revenue growth and play a central role in strengthening long-term partnerships.
The Business Our client is a globally recognized Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in bonding, coating, sealing and damping technologies. With an established footprint across North America, Asia and Europe, they are trusted by leading OEMs and known for technical excellence, operational strength and long-term customer partnerships.
The Role You will lead the commercial strategy for assigned Japanese OEM accounts, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability across North American operations.
Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering account growth plans to achieve revenue and operating income targets Building strong, strategic relationships with customer stakeholders and internal technical teams Identifying new sales opportunities and growing product share Leading customer programs from specification through to launch, ensuring quality and timeline alignment Managing short and long term forecasting across key product lines Coordinating global alignment to ensure a consistent customer approach
What We’re Looking For Proven experience managing Japanese OEM accounts within the automotive sector Strong technical understanding of automotive materials, adhesives, processing or engineered chemical solutions Working knowledge of automotive quality processes including APQP and PPAP Demonstrated success growing account value and profitability Ability to operate autonomously while influencing cross-functional teams Professional-level Japanese language skills
Why Consider This Role? High-impact, autonomous position with real ownership Established global business with strong technical credibility Strategic exposure to key automotive customers
If you are commercially driven, relationship-focused and experienced within the Japanese automotive market, this could be an excellent next step.
To find out more or apply, please contact Natalie at Walker Lovell: +44 161 515 6343 natalie@walkerlovell.com
Own and Grow Strategic Japanese OEM Accounts.
This is a high-visibility opportunity to take full commercial ownership of key Japanese OEM relationships across North America. You will shape account strategy, drive revenue growth and play a central role in strengthening long-term partnerships.
The Business Our client is a globally recognized Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in bonding, coating, sealing and damping technologies. With an established footprint across North America, Asia and Europe, they are trusted by leading OEMs and known for technical excellence, operational strength and long-term customer partnerships.
The Role You will lead the commercial strategy for assigned Japanese OEM accounts, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability across North American operations.
Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering account growth plans to achieve revenue and operating income targets Building strong, strategic relationships with customer stakeholders and internal technical teams Identifying new sales opportunities and growing product share Leading customer programs from specification through to launch, ensuring quality and timeline alignment Managing short and long term forecasting across key product lines Coordinating global alignment to ensure a consistent customer approach
What We’re Looking For Proven experience managing Japanese OEM accounts within the automotive sector Strong technical understanding of automotive materials, adhesives, processing or engineered chemical solutions Working knowledge of automotive quality processes including APQP and PPAP Demonstrated success growing account value and profitability Ability to operate autonomously while influencing cross-functional teams Professional-level Japanese language skills
Why Consider This Role? High-impact, autonomous position with real ownership Established global business with strong technical credibility Strategic exposure to key automotive customers
If you are commercially driven, relationship-focused and experienced within the Japanese automotive market, this could be an excellent next step.
To find out more or apply, please contact Natalie at Walker Lovell: +44 161 515 6343 natalie@walkerlovell.com