Account Manager – Automotive Lighting – J/K OEMs
FORVIA HELLA, Northville, MI, United States
Location Northville, USA
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
YOUR TASKS Forvia Hella is seeking its next great Account Manager to join our team. The primary function of this role will be to partner with J/K OEM customers to obtain lighting program awards. This individual will be joining a well established and growing global team that is helping to move the automotive market forward.
About Us FORVIA‑HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this factual group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special‑purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated sales of €4.4 billion in the seven‑month short fiscal year 2022.
Daily Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting external and internal lighting products for customers
Partner with program management to define customer strategy for assigned product groups.
Maintain a strong customer network. Identify customers’ needs, align with the FORVIA HELLA strategy and coordinate program functions.
Lead acquisitions and ensure the profitable growth of the account. This includes new program and change management stages.
Plan and execute prices and reimbursements of your projects. In case of deviations, you actively trigger the needed actions to ensure the budget.
Conduct problem solving to mitigate any issues that could occur during the design process.
Your Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
5+ years of sales experience on similar position in automotive industry - lighting industry preferred
Experience in working with J/K OEM customers and existing customer network
Open‑minded personality, easy to approach and able to motivate and inspire others
Strong interest in selling highly innovative and complex products
Ability to speak Japanese or Korean is preferred but not required
Why Forvia Hella?
Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
Industry leading health benefits program
Lucrative PTO policy
Competitive 401K matching
Extensive career and training opportunities
Annual Bonuses
Onsite Wellness Center / Workout Facilities
On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
Team and company wide events
And much more!
Please feel free to apply if you do not meet 100% of the positional requirements. Forvia Hella is dedicated to the development and future advancement of all of our employees. Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req17854.
HELLA Corporate Center USA, Inc. Eric Spence
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FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
YOUR TASKS Forvia Hella is seeking its next great Account Manager to join our team. The primary function of this role will be to partner with J/K OEM customers to obtain lighting program awards. This individual will be joining a well established and growing global team that is helping to move the automotive market forward.
About Us FORVIA‑HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this factual group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special‑purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated sales of €4.4 billion in the seven‑month short fiscal year 2022.
Daily Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting external and internal lighting products for customers
Partner with program management to define customer strategy for assigned product groups.
Maintain a strong customer network. Identify customers’ needs, align with the FORVIA HELLA strategy and coordinate program functions.
Lead acquisitions and ensure the profitable growth of the account. This includes new program and change management stages.
Plan and execute prices and reimbursements of your projects. In case of deviations, you actively trigger the needed actions to ensure the budget.
Conduct problem solving to mitigate any issues that could occur during the design process.
Your Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
5+ years of sales experience on similar position in automotive industry - lighting industry preferred
Experience in working with J/K OEM customers and existing customer network
Open‑minded personality, easy to approach and able to motivate and inspire others
Strong interest in selling highly innovative and complex products
Ability to speak Japanese or Korean is preferred but not required
Why Forvia Hella?
Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
Industry leading health benefits program
Lucrative PTO policy
Competitive 401K matching
Extensive career and training opportunities
Annual Bonuses
Onsite Wellness Center / Workout Facilities
On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
Team and company wide events
And much more!
Please feel free to apply if you do not meet 100% of the positional requirements. Forvia Hella is dedicated to the development and future advancement of all of our employees. Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req17854.
HELLA Corporate Center USA, Inc. Eric Spence
#J-18808-Ljbffr