Key Account Manager
Walker Lovell, Michigan, United States, United States
Key Account Manager – Japanese OEMs
Location: Michigan, USA (Hybrid)
Travel: Up to 25% across North America
A rare opportunity to manage and grow strategic Japanese OEM accounts across North America for a globally respected Tier-1 automotive supplier.
You will manage established OEM relationships while increasing market presence across new OEM platforms.
What’s in It for You
- Highly competitive compensation package including strong base salary and bonus potential
- Ownership of established Japanese OEM accounts across North America
- Direct exposure to major vehicle programs and senior customer stakeholders
- Opportunity to expand the company’s footprint across new OEM platforms
- Represent a globally respected Tier-1 automotive supplier
The Opportunity
- Own the commercial strategy for key Japanese OEM accounts across North America
- Drive revenue growth within major automotive programs
- Build senior relationships across purchasing, engineering and program leadership
- Identify and convert new opportunities across bonding, sealing, coating and damping technologies
- Represent the business across major OEM programs from specification through launch
- Align with global teams to deliver a coordinated strategy for key automotive customers
The Profile
- Professional Japanese language capability (required)
- Experience managing Japanese OEM or Tier-1 automotive accounts
- Strong commercial background within automotive materials, chemicals, adhesives or engineered solutions
- Familiarity with automotive program management processes such as APQP and PPAP
Additional experience (advantageous)
- Technical background in chemistry, materials or engineering
- Experience working within global automotive supplier organizations
Apply now for a confidential discussion with Walker Lovell.
Or contact Natalie Worsley:
+44 161 515 6343
📧 natalie@walkerlovell.com