Jr. Account Manager

JOHNSON ELECTRIC HOLDINGS - Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Auburn Hills, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As our next Jr Key Account Manager, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and building new customer relationships to ensure Johnson Electric (JE) is the chosen source for targeted programs/projects. Your expertise in the automotive industry will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Responsibilities

• Execute product sales strategies and plans via internal collaboration and customer relationship management.
• Build relationships with customers and obtain information on their market trends, value points, and satisfaction with JE service.
• Spend time at customer sites developing relationships with various levels and disciplines; enact JE's priorities and negotiate effectively.
• Apply financial analysis for difficult business choices/projects and prepare various options considering short- and long-term effects.
• Translate Voice Of the Customer (VOC) input into JE technology roadmaps, engineering changes, and/or new productizing efforts.
• Establish Discovery Driven Planning (DDP) process inputs (program, volume detail) and manage/track changes throughout the year.
• Coordinate Customer Relationship Management software activities and Plant Sales Forecast and Actuals data for accurate planning and effective decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical products.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in business (MBA).
• Experience with electro-mechanical products and complex motion systems.
• Local candidates preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training programs and workshops.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.
• Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Competitive pay and benefits.