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Account Manager Automotive Lighting J/K OEMs

Hella, Northville, MI, United States


Account Manager

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. 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.