Automotive Account Manager

We are partnering with an Industry-Leading Automotive Supplier who is hiring for an Automotive Account Manager.

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Company Highlights

• Global automotive supplier supporting major OEMs and Tier 1 customers

• Strong presence across North America and Europe

• New Domestic Target Customers

o German OEMs

o German Tier Suppliers

o Japanese OEMs

o Japanese Suppliers

o Korean OEMs

o Korean Suppliers

• Focused on innovation, electrification, and advanced technologies

• Collaborative, performance-driven culture with global alignment

• Financially stable organization with continued growth initiatives

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Position Highlights

• Title: North American Account Manager

• Full Time: Direct Hire

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Background Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in automotive sales, account management, or business development.

• Proven experience working with OEM and Tier Suppliers

• Experience selling electronic products and systems is highly desired

• Strong new business development (“hunter”) mindset with track record of winning new programs.

• Experience working with advanced purchasing and engineering teams.

• Strong financial acumen with ability to support pricing, cost analysis, and cost recovery efforts.

• Experience working within global organizations and collaborating with European-based teams.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

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Job Responsibilities

• Drive new business development

• Build and expand relationships with purchasing, advanced engineering, and design teams.

• Identify and pursue new program opportunities ahead of RFQ release.

• Develop and execute account growth strategies aligned with global teams.

• Support cost recovery initiatives including pricing adjustments and contract improvements.

• Analyze competitive landscape and position solutions based on value—not just price.

• Collaborate with global counterparts to align on customer strategy and execution.

• Prepare and deliver customer presentations, business reviews, and commercial proposals.

• Maintain accurate account data, forecasts, and reporting metrics.

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What is Being Offered

• Challenge: Drive growth and expand business

• Location: Farmington Hills

• Advancement: Performance-based growth into senior commercial leadership roles.

• Money: Competitive base salary + bonus structure.

• Competitive Salary

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care benefits

• Paid Vacation

• 401K with Matching

• People / Culture: High-performance, “all-in” team environment focused on collaboration and results.

• Stability: Strong global organization with long-term customer relationships and growth trajectory.

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If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, and how you fit this specific position to jim.guerrera@scnteam.com.