Account Manager

Magna International • Troy, Michigan, United States • Full-time

$60,000

per year

Engineering Bilingual Sales Customer Relationships automotive English Korean Account Manager Pricing Strategy Commercial Negotiation Plastic Injection Paint Business Hyundai Kia Mobis

Job Description

What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Account Manager will be assigned a book of business to manage by their supervisor and in line with management expectation and direction. This business will fall into one of three categories: (1) Target Pursuit Business, (2) Business in Development, and (3) Business in Production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) Target Pursuit Business

Create Plan, Lead the development, and Execute customer strategies to secure targeted business. Plan, Lead and Manage the quote process for targeted programs to completion with the divisions (spend time at divisions to collectively and clearly understand customer and division requirements and gain intricate knowledge of figures and accuracy) Ensure all appropriate customer deliverables are addressed in the final quote submission package. Use creative commercial negotiation skills: “business common sense”, ask for team/manager support whenever needed, with tenacity to find a solution/resolution. Ensure Purchase Orders and customer authorization are correct and properly received. Understand and Recommend Pricing Strategies and Manufacturing Process efficiencies to maximize profits.

(2) Business in Development

Plan, Lead and Manage the commercial elements on each program throughout development to identify and immediately address all commercial issues. Ensure program deliverables and timing are understood by the division(s), and customer expectations are met. Understand and Recommend Pricing Strategies and Manufacturing Process efficiencies to maximize profits.

(3) Business in Production

Plan, Lead and Manage all commercial elements of the program throughout launch, production, and service. Ensure program deliverables and timing are understood by the division(s) and customer expectations are met. Understand and Recommend Pricing Strategies and Manufacturing Process efficiencies to maximize profits.

Other Job Elements:

Perform an effective review of our customer’s activities to identify situations that may impact Magna's business or present product and sales opportunities.
Communicate appropriate and accurate customer and supplier intelligence to their manager, business development teams, and other appropriate individuals within the company. Follow up until the all elements of job/program/task are completed.
Represent our company professionally and with a high level of integrity and enthusiasm.
Develop professional relationships of trust and integrity with the customer, divisions, teams, peers and suppliers that support our ability to be successful.
Network effectively to utilize resources within our company.
Collaborate with Business Development Leads to set goals and action plans for target pursuit.
Ensure Divisions are trained and competent in customer process and procedures.
Open Commercial Issues Avoidance and Resolution (Identify - Track - Close)
Commercial and Customer Management in Support of Magna Program Management Process.
Effective networking and utilization of resources throughout the company.
Confident and effective communication and coordination at Divisions to develop business. Technically Competent with Engineering background, recommended.
Confident and effective communication with Customer and Divisions to address and resolve confrontational issues professionally and create future business opportunities.
Quote Process and Commercial Negotiation Process
Acceptance of other job duties as required and/or assigned, which could be outside of the scope of normal activities to support the entire sales team
Support Magna Exterior’s commitment to Diversity & Inclusion in our culture. Full cooperation with Magna corporate compliance requirements.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Skills/Special Knowledge – Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience – 3+ Years of sales experience preferably with Hyundai/Kia/Mobis.

Experiences in plastic injection/paint business required.

Language –

Written and verbal English language skills.

Written and verbal Korean language skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment – Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Candidate should be located near: Atlanta/Carrolton, West Point Georgia or Montgomery, AL.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors