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- Customer Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong, multi-level relationships within assigned key customer organizations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic, commercial, and relationship matters.
- Develop a deep understanding of the customer’s business, strategy, organization, and specific product/quality/logistical requirements.
- Internal Coordination & Advocacy:
- Effectively communicate customer requirements, forecasts, and feedback internally to relevant departments (Engineering, Quality, Planning, Production, Finance).
- Act as the customer’s advocate within the company, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to coordinate activities and ensure alignment in meeting customer deliverables (quality, delivery, service levels).
- Commercial Management & Growth:
- Manage commercial aspects of the relationship, including contract negotiation/management, pricing, and accounts receivable support.
- Develop and execute account plans to achieve sales targets and identify opportunities for growth (new projects, increased share) within assigned accounts.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of quotes, proposals, and customer presentations/business reviews.
- Performance Monitoring & Issue Resolution:
- Monitor customer satisfaction levels and performance scorecards, proactively identifying areas for improvement.
- Coordinate the resolution of customer issues (commercial, quality, delivery) working closely with relevant internal functions.
- Provide accurate demand forecasts for assigned customers to support operational planning.
- Strategic Support:
- Provide market and customer intelligence to support company strategy development.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), APQP, and PPAP processes by facilitating communication and alignment between the customer and internal teams.
Job Requirements
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in key account management, technical sales, or program management within the automotive manufacturing industry (Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier experience strongly preferred).
- Proven track record of successfully managing relationships with major automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of automotive industry practices, customer expectations, quality requirements (IATF 16949 awareness), and commercial processes.
Skills:
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand and articulate technical concepts and requirements.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking ability.
- Proven ability to coordinate complex activities across multiple functional areas.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and customer-focused.
- Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness and ability to travel to
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