Account Manager- John Deere

Account Manager- John Deere

Location(s) Fargo, North Dakota | Minneapolis, Minnesota Company Molex Career Field Sales Job Number 190599 Apply now Share Email Facebook X LinkedIn Position Summary Molex is seeking a highly motivated Account Manager to support and grow a strategic OEM account. This role requires a strong blend of commercial acumen and technical expertise, with the ability to engage both engineering and purchasing organizations. The successful candidate will step into a critical position supporting a long-standing customer relationship and will be responsible for maintaining continuity while driving new growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage relationships across multiple customer functions (engineering, purchasing, operations)

• Drive revenue growth by identifying new opportunities, securing design wins, and expanding product penetration

• Serve as the primary commercial interface for all account activity including pricing, negotiations, and contract management

• Translate customer technical requirements into viable Molex solutions by working closely with engineering, product management, and manufacturing teams

• Provide technical product guidance on connectors, cable assemblies, and electronic interconnect solutions

• Lead account planning, pipeline development, and forecasting activities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, quality, customer service) to ensure successful program execution and customer satisfaction

• Support prototype development, quoting, and production ramp activities

• Manage escalations and ensure timely resolution of customer issues

• Conduct regular business reviews and maintain strong executive-level relationships with key stakeholders

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field strongly preferred)

• 5+ years of experience in technical sales, account management, and/or engineering

• Strong understanding of interconnect systems, cable assemblies, or related products

• Proven ability to work with both engineering and purchasing teams

• Demonstrated success in managing complex accounts and closing technical sales opportunities

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large OEM customers within industrial, automotive, or heavy equipment markets

• Background in connectors, wiring systems, or embedded electrical systems

• Experience working in a global organization and coordinating across regions

• Familiarity with ERP/CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)

• Key Competencies

• Technical aptitude with the ability to understand and explain complex engineering solutions

• Relationship management and customer engagement at multiple organizational levels

• Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset

• Cross-functional collaboration and project management

• Strategic thinking with a