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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our sales team within our Seating division. You will be based in our Engineering Center looking after JIT projects.
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for commercial ownership of complete seat programs.Negotiate series projects and contracts with customer onfromBuyer toSenior Management level
- Liaison with internal sales and program management team to ensure alignment
- Interface with Costing team to ensure timely and accurate quotes
- Customer relationship management - OEM Buyer / Purchase Manager / LeadEngineers / ModuleLeaders / PieceCostEngineers / VendorToolingCostEngineers
- Manage negotiation and closure of commercial issues in timely manners
- Managesalesaccount with P&L responsibility, cost and pricing management and profitability ownership fromprojectinceptionthrough to SOP
- Deliver program(s) with committed financial metrics
- Maintain internal reporting
- Supportbusiness caseapprovals
- Report out program commercial status to senior level
Requirements
- Experiencedautomotive tier 1AccountManager - ideally with a background in complex, high value commodities - trimmed assemblies/interiors a plus
- Highlydeveloped commercial acumen, be amotivated self-starterandwillingness to take the lead and not afraid to make a decision
- Experience in tracking price changes,maintainingaccuraterecords of changes including margin impacts
- High level communication and organisational skills
- English - Advanced proficiency
- 10% of Travel time (EMEA & US)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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Key Account Manager (m/f/d) in Coventry employer: Lear Corporation
Lear Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to lead cutting-edge Industry 4.0 projects while collaborating with diverse teams across Europe and Africa. Our commitment to fostering a culture of creativity and efficiency ensures that your contributions will be valued and impactful.
