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Account Manager - II

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Farmington Hills, MI, USA

Job type: Contract


Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Country/Region: US

Location
Farmington Hills, MI, US, 48331

Req ID 86614 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United StatesZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

Job Description
About the Team

The Account Manager is responsible for the Nissan North America’s ADAS camera business, working closely with engineering, operations and quality teams to support launches, pricing, contracts, and stable supply.

What you can look forward to as Account Manager:

Customer commercial interface for Nissan NA ADAS camera business

Collaborate with Nissan ADAS sales team in Japan and sales/engineering/quality functions at NA HQ

Support Sales Managers with NA regional business tasks, including launch support, stable supply, pricing and inflation recovery, action tracking, and follow-ups

CRM and pricing systems with up-to-date customer, product, and contract information

Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and customer-specific performance dashboards

Lead preparation, and submission of RFQs, quotes, and commercial proposals

Manage contract documentation and support change requests or variation processes

Track sales‑related project milestones and alert KAMs to delays or action points

Support coordination of customer audits, plant visits, and launch activities

Help ensure legacy data and customer commitments are transitioned smoothly

Your profile as Account Manager:

6-10 years of experience in sales or sales engineering (automotive sector preferred)

Strong communication with customer

Strategic thinking, negotiation capability and presentation skill

Self‑management and high motivation

Fluent in business English (understanding/experience of Japanese business culture preferred)

Excellent communication and coordination skills

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, transitional environment

Why you should choose ZF in Farmington Hills:

A supportive collaborative team environment

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

A Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite)

Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Account Manager - II and apply now!

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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