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Account Manager -Hybrid

Nehez Recruiting, Auburn Hills, MI, United States


Account Manager – Automotive (Stellantis Focus) Location:

Metro Detroit, Michigan (Hybrid/Remote with customer travel)

Industry:

Automotive Tier 1 / Component Manufacturing

Position Overview We are seeking a results-driven

Account Manager

with a strong track record of selling into

Stellantis . This role will be responsible for managing and growing key customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue within assigned programs and platforms.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience within automotive systems—particularly

powertrain, fuel systems, fluid handling, or related components —and understands the commercial and technical dynamics of working with a major OEM.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and grow business with

Stellantis , serving as the primary commercial contact

Develop and execute account strategies to increase revenue and market share

Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across platforms and programs

Lead RFQ responses, pricing strategies, and commercial negotiations

Build and maintain strong relationships with purchasing, engineering, and program teams at Stellantis

Coordinate cross-functionally with internal engineering, operations, and program management teams

Support program launches, ensuring alignment on timing, cost, and customer expectations

Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to inform strategy

Deliver accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Engineering, or related field preferred)

Minimum

5+ years of automotive sales experience

Minimum

3+ years of recent, direct selling experience to Stellantis (required)

Proven success winning and managing automotive programs

Strong understanding of OEM purchasing processes and product development cycles

Experience with

powertrain, fuel systems, fluid handling, or related components

highly preferred

Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills

Ability to travel as needed to support customer engagement

Preferred Background

Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive supplier

Technical aptitude with the ability to interface effectively with engineering teams

Track record of growing accounts and winning new business

Work Environment

Hybrid/remote flexibility with regular travel to customer sites

Fast-paced, customer-facing role with high visibility

Why Join Us

Direct impact on business growth with a key OEM account

Opportunity to work on high-profile automotive programs

Collaborative, performance-driven culture

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