Sr. Account Manager (Automotive)

Senior Account Manager – Automotive ComponentsDirect Hire | $110K–$125K Salary | Confidential ClientOur confidential client is a growing company in the automotive parts industry seeking a Senior Account Manager to join its expanding team.This role will own key customer relationships, drive business development, and support automotive programs from initial engagement through launch and ongoing production. The ideal candidate will be a strong relationship builder with experience working with automotive OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers and the ability to bridge technical and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and grow relationships with automotive OEM and Tier 1 customers.Partner with purchasing, engineering, quality, and program teams.Identify new business opportunities and expand existing accounts.Lead customer negotiations and develop account strategies.Coordinate internally to deliver technical solutions and successful program launches.Build relationships from plant-level contacts through executive leadership.Support customer programs and travel domestically/internationally as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.5+ years of automotive OEM/Tier 1 customer-facing experience.Background in account management, application engineering, program management, or business development.Strong communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.Solid understanding of automotive business and market requirements.Strong program management and organizational skills.Willingness to travel approximately quarterly, including occasional international travel.This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing automotive organization in a high-visibility customer-facing role with significant opportunity for growth.