Sr. Sales Account Manager

About this role

Company Name:

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. Job Family:

Sales & Marketing Job Description: Astemo is a global product leader in vehicle solutions. By developing and creating Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility, Astemo is committed to contributing to a sustainable society and improving quality of life by providing world-leading advanced mobility solutions. Through   cutting-edge   innovations in electrification, autonomous driving, and advanced chassis and motorcycle systems, we are shaping the future of mobility.   

Position Summary:  

The   Sr.   Sales   Account Manager will work closely with customers (OEM's,   T ier 1's, etc.) and internal teams to support commercial activity related to   xEV   (Hybrid /Electric   v ehicles)   products. Role responsibilities include acting as a main point of contact for customers, ensuring   timely   response to customer inquiries,   leading sales   quotes   and commercial strategy ,   identifying   growth   opportunities , and working closely with internal teams to manage   all   commercial activity related to assigned products.  

The ideal candidate should be   highly   self-motivated and open to learning   automotive   related   product specifications and manufacturing processes to communicate confidently with knowledgeable customers. Must additionally have technical prowess to recognize new product opportunities that will grow Astemo future product target areas of business.  

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Marketing,   Accounting, Economics,   Engineering   or related field.  

• 5-10   years' experience in: sales,   program management , accounting, administration,   engineering, or business development  

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):  

• Experience   as   primary   customer interface   to automotive OEMs (GM / Ford   preferred ), including   working within customer portal s.  

• Demonstrated   success in developing   strategic   approach   to resolv ing difficult   commercial issues.  

Position Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Interface with OEM/Tier1 engineering,   purchasing , and cost analysis teams.  

• Coordinate and complete customer quotations.  

• Support customer visits to manufacturing sites and sales offices globally.  

• Build and   maintain   strong customer relationships.  

• Negotiate pricing terms and agreements with OEM customer s .  

• Analyze costs and pricing for customer applications with   strong   strategy plan to execute results.  

• Develop and support plans for increased product profitability.  

• Receive, verify, and manage customer purchase orders.  

• Maintain the sales budget for respective products of responsibility.  

• Support customer cost breakdown activities.  

• Track and update customer contracts.  

• Maintain and control department expenses associated with customer accounts.  

• Support commercial aspects of product development and design changes.  

• Understand   customer's   expectations and engage with key team members for   timely   support.  

• Understand   customer's   organization, program milestones, and key deliverables.  

Skills and Abilities:  

• Experience working with Customers preferred.  

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.  

• Well organized, inquisitive, and independent.  

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while paying strict attention to detail.  

• Ability   to work independently with minimal direction is   required .  

• Proficient in MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.  

• Availability for travel, including international.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:   

• Does not supervise .  

Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:  

• Required to sit or stand for   long periods   of time.   

• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  

Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.  

• Domestic and international travel   required .  

• Open office setting  

• Factory setting with noise  

Software:  

• Experienced in Microsoft Office applications ( Excel,   PowerPoint , Word)  

Equipment Used  

• Personal Computer   ( MS O ffice suite, ERP/SAP, Sales software)  

Job level   determined   by   various factors   such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.

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