Key Account Manager

Huntingdonshire Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role you will manage a portfolio of global automotive customers, nurture lasting relationships, and identify growth opportunities. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, marketing and design to deliver successful programmes and commercial outcomes. This is a hands-on, cross-functional position in a small, ambitious team, offering ownership of key accounts and meaningful impact in the automotive sector.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a portfolio of global automotive customers
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across departments
  • Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new business
  • Support commercial bids, RFIs and RFQs
  • Collaborate with engineering and customer teams to deliver programmes
  • Develop account plans and monitor opportunities, sales activity and customer requirements
  • Support forecasting, reporting and commercial planning
  • Represent the business at customer meetings and industry events

Key requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience managing and growing corporate accounts
  • Proven track record in relationship management and business development
  • Confident communicator with commercial mindset
  • Experience with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, automotive, technology licensing or consultancy advantageous
  • Team player with ability to work across functions and manage multiple priorities
  • strong communicator
  • relationship-building
  • proactive business development
  • RFIs and RFQs
  • account planning
  • forecasting and commercial planning

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