What are the responsibilities and job description for the OEM Key Account Manager - Automotive position at Johnson Electric?
Join Our Team as a Key Account Manager, OEM - Automotive at Johnson Electric!
Location: Auburn Hills, MI (100% Onsite)
As our next Key Account Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining and building new customer relationships to ensure Johnson Electric (JE) is the chosen source for targeted programs/projects. Your expertise in the automotive industry will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!
What We Offer:
Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Location: Auburn Hills, MI (100% Onsite)
As our next Key Account Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining and building new customer relationships to ensure Johnson Electric (JE) is the chosen source for targeted programs/projects. Your expertise in the automotive industry will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training programs and workshops.
- Collaborative Culture: A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.
- Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.
- Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
- Execute product sales strategies and plans via internal collaboration and customer relationship management.
- Build relationships with customers and obtain information on their market trends, value points, and satisfaction with JE service.
- Spend time at customer sites developing relationships with various levels and disciplines; enact JE's priorities and negotiate effectively.
- Apply financial analysis for difficult business choices/projects and prepare various options considering short- and long-term effects.
- Translate Voice of the Customer (VOC) input into JE technology roadmaps, engineering changes, and/or new productizing efforts.
- Establish Discovery Driven Planning (DDP) process inputs (program, volume detail) and manage/track changes throughout the year.
- Coordinate Customer Relationship Management software activities and Plant Sales Forecast and Actuals data for accurate planning and effective decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in the automotive industry specifically with Japanese OEM's, General Motors customers.
- Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical products in collaboration with customers and/or engineers.
- A "think outside of the box" consultative approach.
- Ability to travel internationally and nationally (20%).
- Advanced degree in business (MBA).
- Engineering degree
- Local candidates preferred.
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!
What We Offer:
Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
