Cdh Detroit - Detroit, MI

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Detroit, MI
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

CDH Detroit Inc., a subsidiary of CDH AG, Germany, is seeking a Technical Account Manager with a strong background in CAE engineering to enhance our business activities in North America. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between our automotive industry clients and our Sales and Product Management team based in Germany. The ideal candidate will be a CAE engineer looking to transition into a technical sales role, providing an exciting opportunity to expand their career in a dynamic environment. As a Technical Account Manager, you will play a key role in commercial and technical activities, identifying new business development opportunities and preparing sales plans. You will develop and maintain relationships with customers, understanding their needs and qualifying their interests to drive sales. Regular follow-up communication with existing customers is essential, as is the ability to present in-depth product demonstrations tailored to customer requirements, supported by our technical consultants and experts. You will also liaise with the Product Management team to maintain a detailed understanding of our software applications and development roadmap, ensuring a smooth transition for customers once they license and begin using our products. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely from a home office in Michigan or from our Bloomfield Hills location, along with a competitive salary, company car, and potential for future management opportunities within CDH Detroit Inc.

Responsibilities

  • Play a key role in commercial and technical activities, interfacing between our automobile industry clients and our Sales and Product Management team in Germany.
  • Identify new business development opportunities in North America, prepare and submit sales plans and related reports as required.
  • Develop relationships with customers to identify their potential needs and qualify their interests and viability to drive sales.
  • Perform regular follow-up communication with existing customers.
  • Present in-depth product demonstrations supported by CDH technical consultants and experts (on-site and via the web) tailored to the customers' requirements.
  • Liaise with the Product Management team to maintain a detailed working knowledge of the application and development roadmap.
  • Ensure smooth transition of customers to the Solutions Delivery once customers license and use software products distributed by CDH.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required, Master's degree a plus.
  • Several years' experience in account management or business development in the automotive industry focusing on CAE software and technical applications.
  • Knowledge of CAE development process related to the noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) engineering and/or passive safety design vehicle development.
  • Practical experience in the application of finite element analysis in automotive design development.
  • Understanding of how individual software solutions create value and contribute to a potential client's success.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication (including presentation) skills are required.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on qualifications
  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • Matching 401(k) up to 6%
  • Flexible vacation plan
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