Account Manager - Ford
US Farathane · Auburn Hills, MI · 2 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Act as the lead point of contact for Ford customer accounts, ensuring strong, responsive communication.
- Drive revenue growth by expanding existing business and identifying new opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with Ford stakeholders.
- Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with growth objectives.
- Manage sales forecasting and key account metrics, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver results.
- Lead efforts to close commercial issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Help identify new opportunities through a targeted growth approach.
- Champion new technologies and innovation opportunities with the customer.
- Support annual piece price adjustments where applicable.
- Contribute to VA/VE initiatives and leverage internal engineering resources.
- Track and manage opportunity pipelines using structured growth frameworks.
- Maintain awareness of OEM expectations and supplier performance criteria.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of automotive account management or sales experience, with direct Ford customer exposure.
- Strong understanding of the Ford customer landscape and expectations.
- Proven ability to drive growth, manage complex accounts, and influence outcomes.
- Highly effective communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on, results-driven approach.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
- Experience in plastic injection molding or manufacturing preferred.
Pay & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits.
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- 401k with company match.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Job Promotional Opportunities.
- and much more!
About US Farathane
US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions. We offer a full range of capabilities—from black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologies—providing our customers with comprehensive, end-to-end support.