About this role

Job title: Account Manager

Job Description

Responsible for commercial ownership of complete seat programs. Negotiate series projects and contracts with customer on from Buyer to Senior Management level
Liaison with internal sales and program management team to ensure alignment
Interface with Costing team to ensure timely and accurate quotes
Customer relationship management – OEM Buyer / Purchase Manager / Lead Engineers / Module Leaders / Piece Cost Engineers / Vendor Tooling Cost Engineers
Manage negotiation and closure of commercial issues in timely manners
Manage sales account with P&L responsibility, cost and pricing management and profitability ownership from project inception through to SOP
Deliver program(s) with committed financial metrics
Maintain internal reporting
Support business case approvals
Report out program commercial status to senior level

Experienced automotive tier 1 Account Manager – ideally with a background in complex, high value commodities – trimmed assemblies/interiors a plus
Highly developed commercial acumen, be a motivated self-starter and willingness to take the lead and not afraid to make a decision
Experience in tracking price changes, maintaining accurate records of changes including margin impacts
High level communication and organisational skills
English – Advanced proficiency
10% of Travel time (EMEA & US)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Account Manager