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Our client is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join their dynamic team in Coventry. This role offers an attractive salary range and the opportunity to work with a global leader in the industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving profitable growth targets and managing commercial aspects of assigned programs.
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in the industry
- Chance to develop and maintain key customer relationships
What you'll do:
As a Senior Account Manager, you will be at the forefront of achieving profitable growth targets and managing commercial aspects of assigned programs. You will have the opportunity to develop, maintain, and establish key customer relationships. Your role will involve preparing and leading new business strategies while working closely with various teams including Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Cost Estimating. You will also be responsible for maintaining part pricing matrixes, coordinating part transfers, leading cross-functional customer relationships, and supporting other Account Managers and Sales Analysts.
- Create and oversee the new business strategy and motivate a multidisciplinary team to accomplish the necessary success criteria, to meet the assigned net new company objectives.
- Participate in the internal and external management of customer business plans and productivity initiatives.
- Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing and Cost Estimating teams
- Develop, maintain and establish customer relationships
- Ensure consistency at customer level by developing and leading price negotiations.
- Develop internal cross-functional partnerships.
- Prepare and lead new business strategies
- Maintain part pricing matrix and coordinate part transfers
- Recognise and make appropriate use of internal systems and processes
- Support and mentor Account Managers and Sales Analysts
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Senior Account Manager position brings a wealth of experience, along with a strong academic background. Your excellent communication skills coupled with your exceptional negotiation abilities will enable you to build strong relationships with customers. Your ability to articulate complex ideas effectively will be crucial in this role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required along with the willingness and ability to travel as necessary.
- Bachelor's Degree in business, economics, finance, engineering or similar field
- 5+ years of experience working with automotive customers
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with exceptional negotiating abilities
- Ability to articulate complex ideas effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Willingness and ability to travel as necessary
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a global leader in their industry known for their commitment to innovation and excellence. They offer a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. Their inclusive culture values diversity of thought and promotes collaboration across all levels of the organisation. They are committed to providing their employees with flexible working opportunities and generous pensions contributions.
What's next:
Ready to take the next step in your career? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!
This role is managed by Walters People entity which is a temporary recruitment agency.
