Account Manager I

TIFS • Auburn Hills, MI

2d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the coordinating all sales-related activities between internal teams - including purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and accounting and the customer. This role manages the full lifecycle of customer requests, including obtaining, processing and submitting RFQ's, engineering changes, and other scope modifications, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

• Experience with Ford supplier requirements.
• Financial business case experience.
• Understanding of the Company’s business and ability to effectively interact with other disciplines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong coordination, time management, and motivation skills
• Ability to work in an unstructured and frequently stressful environment; must be flexible.
• Computer proficient in MS Office programs.
• Bachelor degree in business, marketing, engineering and 5 years experience.
• Valid drivers’ license.
• Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to tolerate stress.

Nice To Haves

• AQP and program management a plus.
• Direct Ford experience.
• Familiarity with brake, fuel or thermal lines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain direct customer contact/relationship.
• Manage all commercial aspects of account.
• Support program management and manufacturing functions for all launches.
• Act as intermediary between customer and other TI Automotive disciplines.
• Promote and educate current and potential customer groups on TI Automotive products and services.
• Identify new opportunities within customer base that are compatible with corporate goals and develop marketing strategies to obtain new business.
• Assist in identifying cost saving and quality improvement opportunities to meet customer and Company requirements.
• Participate in preparation of annual forecast, monthly activity reports and 3-year plan
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level