Account Manager

Alps Alpine, a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has brought the world numerous “First 1” and “Number 1” products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators, and power inductors; electronic shifters, remote keyless entry systems, and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone app and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.

Job Description

• Collaborate with internal team members to create business ideas and communicate with customers to identify potential business items and improvements for existing business items.
• From external interactions, gathers, distributes, and communicates new business opportunities to internal members to lead and facilitate the business/program strategies.
• Prepare advanced development goals, milestones, and quotations.
• Develops, negotiates, tracks, and communicates prototype development
• Propose and negotiate terms and pricing for new items and work closely with customers to gather feedback and refine proposals.
• Supports the customers through engaging and exchanging ideas to conceptualize the “needs” and “wants”.
• Quote new business and Design Change Requests (DCR) and coordinate fulfillment of customer requirements with Engineering.
• Answer Request for Quotes (RFQs) and determine pricing and lead time for each individual order.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year University or College, or equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.   Technical Degree preferred.
• Prior automotive field (OEM,  Tier 1 or 2) experience preferred.
• The ideal candidate has 5 years of professional experience.
• Must have strong multitasking, project management, organization, and both written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with good time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Self-motivated team player who demonstrates initiative and flexibility.
• Prior automotive co-op or internship experience preferred.
• Must have the flexibility to travel (1 to 2 weeks per year on average).
• Must have the flexibility to support meetings beyond standard working hours.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.