Account Manager I

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain direct customer contact/relationship.
• Manage all commercial aspects of account.
• Support program management and manufacturing functions for all launches.
• Act as intermediary between customer and other TI Automotive disciplines.
• Promote and educate current and potential customer groups on TI Automotive products and services.
• Identify new opportunities within customer base that are compatible with corporate goals and develop marketing strategies to obtain new business.
• Afford cost saving and quality improvement opportunities to meet customer and Company requirements.
• Participate in preparation of annual forecast, monthly activity reports and 3-year plan.

Requirements

• Experience with Ford supplier requirements.
• Financial business case experience.
• Bachelor degree in business, marketing, engineering and 5 years experience.
• AQP and program management a plus.
• Direct Ford experience.
• Familiarity with brake, fuel or thermal lines is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong coordination, time management, and motivation skills.
• Computer proficient in MS Office programs.

Education & Experience

Bachelor degree in business, marketing, engineering and 5 years experience.

Licensing or Special Certification

Valid drivers’ license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to tolerate stress.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 10 pounds.
• Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.
• Works within an automotive components manufacturing office setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.