Key Account Manager

We are looking for a Key Account Manager who will be responsible for growing the strategic customer relationships of Teklas US. The successful candidate is expected to be a well-respected and well-connected professional with our existing customers. Managing communications between customer and internal teams... • Developing and maintaining business relationships with key customers to increase sales over the long term. • Strategic customer care and further development of the critical account area, as well as expansion/deepening of customer loyalty within the scope of responsibility • Acquire a thorough understanding of critical customer needs and actively communicate internally with the global team & other business areas • Expand the relationships by continuously proposing solutions that meet customer objectives • Evaluation of customer requirements and preparation of offers • Evaluation and management of capacity and tooling issues • Presentation and active distribution of our products • Management of processes such as independent planning, preparation, and implementation of annual, acquisition, closing, and price discussions, as well as their follow-up and documentation • Creation of business plans, market, price, and competition analyzes • Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust • Conducting discussions and negotiations about technical solutions and offers • Acquisition of new projects to advance the business ideas Qualifications and Experience • At least two years of experience in a similar role in the Automotive Industry • Engineering background is a must • Superior verbal and written communication skills in English • German or French is an asset • Have no obstacle to travel • Ability to interact as a value-added team member • Ability to understand and evaluate competitive products • Confident and determined to pull off meetings with key decision-makers and C-level executives • Excellent presentation skills with an ability to present ideas to clients • Residing in the Detroit area We will evaluate applications on an ongoing basis. Therefore, all applications are treated confidentially. The position will be filled as soon as possible. Teklas is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and citizenship Apply Job!