Key Account Manager

Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering. Plans and directs sales activities for Presta steering products by performing the following duties personally and/or through subordinates. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Employee will work as assigned. Directives and assignments may include tasks, duties and responsibilities that are not listed in this Job Description. * Develop and Implement business strategy in coordination with Customer Business Units. * Responsible for determining new business growth for customers. * Coordinates sales and commercial activities with the corresponding Presta customer business units (CBU). * Negotiate new business agreements with customer as coordinated with the CBU. * Negotiates annual price agreements with customer as coordinated with the CBU. * Provide and develop product sales volume forecasts and monthly rolling forecasts. * Present Presta and steering products to customer. Prepare and present customer business overview to internal management. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or relevant experience. Minimum 3-5 years as an account manager in the automotive market. Available to travel up to 10% including international The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Company Holidays * Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, prescription coverage, employee assistance program, as well as optional accident & hospital coverage * Company paid * Basic vision insurance * Short-term disability * Basic Life Insurance * Generous 401k matching program * 15% bonus potential * car allowance

Created: 2024-11-02